Large French doors, terracotta floor tiles, and lush potted plants fill a bright garden room featuring Lichen No. 19 (Hex #9c9f89) walls.

Lichen No. 19

Farrow & Ball
LRV 35.32

Farrow & Ball Lichen No. 19 is a calm, muted green inspired by the natural algae that ages stone. With a subtle underlying blue-grey tone, it feels completely at one with nature, perfect for garden rooms and exterior woodwork.

Paint Technical Profile

Color ID / SKU No. 19
HEX Code #9c9f89
Light Reflectance (LRV) 35.32
Temperature Warm
Primary Undertone Green
Hidden Undertones Yellow, Gray
Use Interior, Exterior
Best Exposures North-facing, East-facing
Best For Garden rooms, exterior doors, kitchen cabinets, rustic living rooms

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Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.

A digital split board featuring a muted green beadboard garden room above a tactile flat-lay of terracotta tile and woven rattan.

Digital visualization: A soft botanical green applied to beadboard walls, complementing weathered terracotta hexagon tiles and rattan furniture.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Dappled sunlight filtering through a leafy canopy outside.
  • Ceiling Color:Farrow & Ball Pointing
  • Flooring:Terracotta hexagon tiles
  • Furniture:Rattan lounge chairs
  • Textiles:Botanical print linen pillows

Complementary Paint Colors

Pointing Farrow & Ball • No. 2003
A split digital conceptual board displaying a Farrow & Ball Lichen front door above physical material swatches including aged brass and brick.

Exterior color test: This earthy green hue coating a classic paneled door, accented by weathered lead planters and boxwood topiaries.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Overcast, flat natural light typical of a cloudy day.
  • Exterior Facade:Farrow & Ball String painted brick
  • Hardware Finishes:Aged brass knocker and mail slot
  • Planters:Weathered lead planters with boxwood topiaries
  • Trim Color:Farrow & Ball Slipper Satin

Complementary Paint Colors

String Farrow & Ball • No. 8
Slipper Satin Farrow & Ball • No. 2004
A conceptual board layout with a rustic green kitchen featuring shaker cabinets on top and a flat-lay of matte soapstone below.

Concept board: A tranquil green tone on shaker-style cabinetry, perfectly paired with matte soapstone and reclaimed terracotta brick.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Bright, even ambient lighting from recessed ceiling fixtures.
  • Wall Color:Farrow & Ball White Tie
  • Countertop Material:Soapstone with a matte finish
  • Hardware Finishes:Wooden peg knobs painted to match
  • Flooring:Reclaimed terracotta brick

Complementary Paint Colors

White Tie Farrow & Ball • No. 2002
A split digital visualization showing a soft green textured plaster living room above a tactile arrangement of rough-hewn oak and chunky wool.

Material exploration: A quiet sage green gracing textured plaster walls, warmed by golden hour sunlight and wide plank pine.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Warm, golden hour sunlight streaming through deep-set windows.
  • Trim Recommendation:Farrow & Ball School House White
  • Architectural Feature:Exposed rough-hewn oak ceiling beams
  • Textiles:Chunky wool throws and linen upholstery
  • Flooring:Wide plank pine with a natural oil finish

Complementary Paint Colors

School House White Farrow & Ball • No. 291

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