Mistletoe vs Lichen
Mistletoe is a Benjamin Moore color while Lichen comes from Farrow & Ball. Hue-wise, Mistletoe belongs to the grey family and Lichen to the greige-grey family. At LRV 34 vs 30, Lichen will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Mistletoe's green and yellow character against Lichen's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 4.3, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Mistletoe vs Lichen in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Mistletoe and Lichen are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Color Details
Mistletoe vs Lichen Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mistletoe 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.
More Mistletoe comparisons
See how Mistletoe stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
