Saybrook Sage vs Lichen
Where Saybrook Sage belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Lichen is a PPG color. Saybrook Sage reads as grey, while Lichen reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Saybrook Sage (LRV 45) reflects noticeably more light than Lichen (LRV 30), a difference of 15 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 49.5, 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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Saybrook Sage vs Lichen Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Saybrook Sage 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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