Lichen vs S 4010-G50Y
Lichen (Farrow & Ball) and S 4010-G50Y (NCS) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Lichen belongs to the greige-grey family and S 4010-G50Y to the grey family. The 5-point LRV gap — 34 for Lichen vs 29 for S 4010-G50Y — means Lichen will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 5.5 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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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Lichen vs S 4010-G50Y Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lichen on one side and S 4010-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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