Lichen vs Cavern Moss
Where Lichen belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Cavern Moss is a PPG color. Lichen reads as greige-grey, while Cavern Moss reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Lichen (LRV 34) reflects noticeably more light than Cavern Moss (LRV 29), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 5.0 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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 Cavern Moss Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lichen on one side and Cavern Moss 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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