Lichen Green DET516 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #9DA693, LRV 37 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Coastal Plain from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9DA693 · DET516
Lichen Green
37%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Lichen Green Technical Profile
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Lichen Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lichen Green in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsLichen Green
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsCoastal Plain
Coastal Plain
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Ashwood
Behr
Nearly identical
Big Fish
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Mossed Thicket
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Herb Bouquet
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Woodland Waterfall
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Summer Haven
Kilz
Very similar
Monsoon Green
PPG
Very similar
Irish Paddock
Valspar
Very similar
Lichen
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Water .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lichen Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lichen Green
#9DA693
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#86AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lichen Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lichen Green 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Lichen Green.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lichen Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lichen Green have?
Lichen Green by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Lichen Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lichen Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lichen Green are Coastal Plain by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Ashwood by Behr (a near-identical match), Big Fish by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lichen Green'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 Green?
Lichen Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
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 Lichen Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.