Light Lichen 0211 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #BFB6A9, LRV 47 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Anew Gray from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BFB6A9 · 0211
Light Lichen
47%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Light Lichen Technical Profile
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Light Lichen in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Light Lichen in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sLight Lichen
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsAnew Gray
Anew Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Comfortable Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Luxe Gray
Valspar
Nearly identical
Yes It'S Greige
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Light Lichen
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Urban Gateway
Kilz
Nearly identical
Rocky Road
PPG
Nearly identical
Old Soul
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pasha Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Roasted Macadamia
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Light Lichen
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Light Lichen
#BFB6A9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Light Lichen
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Light 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 Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Light Lichen.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Light Lichen — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Light Lichen have?
Light Lichen by Hirshfield's has a neutral 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 Light Lichen in your own space before committing.
What colors match Light Lichen from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Light Lichen are Anew Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Comfortable Gray by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Luxe Gray by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Light 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 Light Lichen?
Light Lichen has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.4, 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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Why Light Lichen's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.