Pale Lichen PPL-79 is a beige paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D8D4BF, LRV 65 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Nourish .01 from Colorhouse (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D8D4BF · PPL-79
Pale Lichen
65%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pale Lichen Technical Profile
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Pale Lichen in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pale Lichen in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPale Lichen
Nearly identical
ColorhouseNourish .01
Nourish .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Crepe Papier
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Soft Herbal Sage
PPG
Nearly identical
Sand Castle
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tapestry Beige
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Shoreline Haze
Valspar
Nearly identical
Montezuma
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Shadow White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Ancient Marble
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Porcelain Slip
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Oatmeal
Kilz
Very similar
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Colors That Work With Pale Lichen
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Lichen
#D8D4BF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A0AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Lichen
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale Lichen Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Pale Lichen.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pale Lichen — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Lichen have?
Pale Lichen by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pale Lichen in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pale Lichen from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Lichen are Nourish .01 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Crepe Papier by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Soft Herbal Sage by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pale Lichen's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Pale Lichen?
Pale Lichen has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 65.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pale Lichen's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.