Silver Lichen vs S 3005-G50Y
Silver Lichen is a Dulux color while S 3005-G50Y comes from NCS. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. At LRV 46 vs 41, Silver Lichen will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Silver Lichen's warm character against S 3005-G50Y's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. With a ΔE of 2.7, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Silver Lichen vs S 3005-G50Y in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Silver Lichen and S 3005-G50Y 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.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — Silver Lichen gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Silver Lichen vs S 3005-G50Y Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Silver Lichen on one side and S 3005-G50Y 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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