Lichen 1219-7 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #9AA22B, estimated LRV 33 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Vintage Chartreuse from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #9AA22B · 1219-7
Lichen
33%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Lichen Technical Profile
HEX Code#9AA22B
RGB154, 162, 43
Estimated LRV32.9
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familyyellow
BrandPPG
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Vintage Chartreuse
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#9AA22A
Close digital match
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#97A631
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#9F9F35
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Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Lichen
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lichen
#9AA22B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7AAC54
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lichen
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lichen Room Palettes
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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
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Lichen — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lichen have?
Lichen by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Lichen from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lichen are Vintage Chartreuse by Valspar (a close digital match), Parisan Park by Vista Paint (a very close match), Spring Moss by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting 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 Lichen?
Lichen has a estimated lightness value of 32.9, 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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