Match Lichen
PPG Lichen is a mid-tone shade with an LRV of 30. The matches below are ranked by ΔE, a perceptual color-difference score.
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Closest matches across every brand
One match per brand, ranked by ΔE — a perceptual color difference score calculated from Lab color space values. Lower is closer. Click any card to compare side by side in simulated rooms.
A 6-point LRV gap (36 vs 30) makes Willow Herb the marginally brighter of the two. The ΔE 5.1 gap is real but not dramatic — distinct as a choice, harmonious together.
RAL 250-M reads slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 30), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms. At ΔE 8.1 they're clearly different, yet close enough to share a room.
Fusion reads slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 30), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms. At ΔE 9.3 they're clearly different, yet close enough to share a room.
At LRV 45 vs 30, Limeade is decisively the brighter choice. A ΔE of 10.4 puts them firmly in different territory — a strong contrast if combined.
A 4-point LRV gap (34 vs 30) makes Science Experiment the marginally brighter of the two. A ΔE of 11.5 puts them firmly in different territory — a strong contrast if combined.
With LRVs of 30 and 30, the two reflect almost the same amount of light. At ΔE 13.2 these are two genuinely different directions, not variations on a theme.
At LRV 43 vs 30, Fibrous green is decisively the brighter choice. A ΔE of 13.8 puts them firmly in different territory — a strong contrast if combined.
At LRV 54 vs 30, Pale Lime is decisively the brighter choice. A ΔE of 14.6 puts them firmly in different territory — a strong contrast if combined.
A 8-point LRV gap (38 vs 30) makes N391 the marginally brighter of the two. A ΔE of 15.2 puts them firmly in different territory — a strong contrast if combined.
Lichen reads slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 20), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms. At ΔE 16.4 these are two genuinely different directions, not variations on a theme.
Lichen reads slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 26), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms. At ΔE 19.8 these are two genuinely different directions, not variations on a theme.
Citrona reflects far more light (LRV 57 vs 30), opening up a space where Lichen encloses it. At ΔE 26.3 these are two genuinely different directions, not variations on a theme.
A 5-point LRV gap (35 vs 30) makes Mexico the marginally brighter of the two. A ΔE of 33.8 puts them firmly in different territory — a strong contrast if combined.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 33 vs 30), so neither reads brighter in a room. A ΔE of 40.7 puts them firmly in different territory — a strong contrast if combined.