Lichen Stone CSP-820 is a beige paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C3BFA0, LRV 51 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Essential Brown from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C3BFA0 · CSP-820
Lichen Stone
51%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Lichen Stone Technical Profile
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Lichen Stone in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lichen Stone in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreLichen Stone
Nearly identical
BehrEssential Brown
Essential Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Northern Landscape
PPG
Nearly identical
Bayou Shade
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sea Glass
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Marrett Apple
Vista Paint
Very similar
Willowed Tree
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Garden Hedge
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pebble Grey
RAL
Very similar
Glass .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Recycled Glass
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cooking Apple Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
California Avocado
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lichen Stone
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lichen Stone
#C3BFA0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9EAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Lichen Stone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lichen Stone 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Lichen Stone.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lichen Stone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lichen Stone have?
Lichen Stone by Benjamin Moore 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 Lichen Stone in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lichen Stone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lichen Stone are Essential Brown by Behr (a near-identical match), Northern Landscape by PPG (a near-identical match), Bayou Shade by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lichen Stone'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 Lichen Stone?
Lichen Stone has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 51.4, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Lichen Stone's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.