Bed of Ferns vs Lichen
Where Bed of Ferns belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Lichen is a Farrow & Ball color. Hue-wise, Bed of Ferns belongs to the beige-greige family and Lichen to the greige-grey family. Lichen (LRV 34) reflects noticeably more light than Bed of Ferns (LRV 28), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 6.7 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Bed of Ferns vs Lichen Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bed of Ferns on one side and Lichen on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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