Lichen Stone vs Denim Drift

Lichen StoneBenjamin MoorevsDenim DriftDuluxΔE 29.5Very different colors

Lichen Stone is a Benjamin Moore color while Denim Drift comes from Dulux. Lichen Stone reads as beige-greige, while Denim Drift reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 50 vs 27, Lichen Stone will read as the brighter of the two — a 23-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Lichen Stone's yellow character against Denim Drift's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 29.5, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Lichen Stone
Benjamin Moore · CSP-820
Hex#C2BE9F
LRV49.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-820
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Denim Drift
Dulux · 87BG 27/077
Hex#7c8d95
LRV27.0
BrandDulux
Number87BG 27/077
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Lichen Stone vs Denim Drift Simulated Comparison

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

More Lichen Stone comparisons

See how Lichen Stone stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Lichen Stone
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Lichen Stone
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Lichen Stone
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Lichen Stone is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Lichen Stone
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Lichen Stone
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Lichen Stone reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Lichen Stone
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Lichen Stone
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Lichen Stone
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Lichen Stone
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Lichen Stone
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Lichen Stone is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Lichen Stone
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Lichen Stone reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Lichen Stone
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Lichen Stone is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Lichen Stone
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Lichen Stone is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
Lichen Stone
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Lichen Stone
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Lichen Stone is the lighter choice

Piazza
Lichen Stone
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Lichen Stone
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Lichen Stone
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Lichen Stone reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Lichen Stone
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Lichen Stone reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Lichen Stone
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Lichen Stone is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Lichen Stone
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Lichen Stone
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Lichen Stone is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Lichen Stone
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Lichen Stone reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Lichen Stone
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Lichen Stone is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Lichen Stone
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Nearly identical in tone

Teton Blue
Lichen Stone
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Lichen Stone reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Lichen Stone
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Lichen Stone
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Lichen Stone
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Lichen Stone
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Lichen Stone is the lighter choice