Lichen
Also known as: Indian Ocean , Mild Evergreen , Source Green , Greyed Jade
Lichen is a soft, gentle green that reads as calm and balanced. It earns its place 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.
Reference
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)
Analysis
Color intelligence
?
Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
?
neutral, leaning cool
Nearest standard colors
?
Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
?
Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- 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, and empty-state illustrations, but 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Lichen
?
Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
?
Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
?
Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
?
Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →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
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 2.16:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 9.72:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Lichen background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Lichen
Lichen with its complement
Soft neighbors of Lichen
Lichen triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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.
Got a photo with a color like this? Identify it with the analyzer . Free, private, on your device.