Lichen
Also known as: Indian Ocean, Mild Evergreen, Source Green, Greyed Jade
Quietly calm and balanced, Lichen is a cool-toned green that earns its keep in outdoor gear and wellness brands. For contrast, pair it with a pink from its complementary palette below. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (9.72:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Lichen color codes
- HEX
- #8EBAA6
- RGB
- rgb(142, 186, 166)
- RGBA
- rgba(142, 186, 166, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(153, 24%, 64%)
- HSV
- hsv(153, 24%, 73%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(24%, 0%, 11%, 27%)
- LAB
- lab(71.9 -18.4 5.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(75.2% 0.055 165.4)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkseagreen#8FBC8F · ΔE 7.5
- RAL 6027 — Light green#81C0BB · ΔE 7.0 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Lichen works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation — a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Reads as growth and sustainability — at home in wellness, food, and environmental brands.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Lichen
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Lichen by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 2.16:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 9.72:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Lichen background: #000000
Palettes featuring Lichen
Lichen with its complement
Soft neighbors of Lichen
Lichen triad
Similar colors
- Beau Monde#7DB39E · ΔE 3.2
- Seaborn#85C2B2 · ΔE 4.0
- Treetop#91B6AC · ΔE 4.1
- Catnip#80AA95 · ΔE 4.6
- Mintnight#7CBBAE · ΔE 4.6
- Mint Twist#98CBBA · ΔE 4.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Lichen is closest to Lily.
Lichen FAQs
What color is Lichen?
Lichen is a medium green with the hex code #8EBAA6. In HSL terms it has a hue of 153°, 24% saturation, and 64% lightness.
What is the hex code for Lichen?
The hex code for Lichen is #8EBAA6. In RGB it's rgb(142, 186, 166), and in CMYK it's cmyk(24%, 0%, 11%, 27%).
What colors go well with Lichen?
Lichen pairs naturally with pink tones from its complementary harmony, and with purple accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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