Elemental vs Lichen Stone paint color comparison

Elemental vs Lichen Stone

ElementalBenjamin MoorevsLichen StoneBenjamin MooreΔE 6.6 — Noticeable difference

Elemental and Lichen Stone come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. The 10-point LRV gap — 50 for Lichen Stone vs 40 for Elemental — means Lichen Stone will open up a space more effectively. Both share a yellow character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 6.6 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Elemental
Benjamin Moore · AF-400
LRV40.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-400
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Lichen Stone
Benjamin Moore · CSP-820
LRV49.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-820
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Elemental vs Lichen Stone Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Elemental on one side and Lichen Stone on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.