Hidden Cove vs Lichen Stone
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Hidden Cove belongs to the beige-yellow family and Lichen Stone to the beige-greige family. Hidden Cove (LRV 65) reflects noticeably more light than Lichen Stone (LRV 50), a difference of 15 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean yellow, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 10.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Hidden Cove vs Lichen Stone Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hidden Cove on one side and Lichen Stone 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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