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Light Lichen

48%LRV Value
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Light Lichen 0211 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #BFB7A9, LRV 48 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Analytical Gray from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Light Lichen Technical Profile

HEX Code#BFB7A9
RGB191, 183, 169
LRV47.8
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandVista Paint

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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 →

Vista PaintLight Lichen
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsAnalytical Gray

Analytical Gray

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Light Lichen

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Rocky Road

PPG

Nearly identical

Yes It'S Greige

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Urban Gateway

Kilz

Nearly identical

Comfortable Gray

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Luxe Gray

Valspar

Nearly identical

Cosmopolitan

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Wilderness Gray

Behr

Nearly identical

Roasted Macadamia

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Light Lichen

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Light Lichen

#BFB7A9

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A8AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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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

Base

Thistle Gray

Complement

Lavender Lake

Light Lichen Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Candle Wax

Pop

Chamois Shirt

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Brookside

Pop

Plum Preserve

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Mandalay Bay

Pop

Parkwater

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Vista Paint Colors

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Beach Party

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Master Manuel

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Courtyard

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Platinum Plate

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More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Rain Shadow

Behr · ECC-22-3

#677276

Shade‐Grown

Sherwin-Williams · 6188

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Shallot Bulb

Behr · PPU11-02

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Frappé

Valspar · 6003-1B

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All About Olive

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Film Fest

Behr · T14-8

#93877C

Light Lichen — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Light Lichen have?
Light Lichen by Vista Paint 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 Analytical Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Light Lichen by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Frond by Hirshfield's (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 47.8, 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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