Same name, different colors
Lichen: 2 paint colors share this name.
Farrow & Ball and PPG each sell a color called Lichen. They are close in name only. Here is how they actually differ.
Side by side
Set next to each other, the differences in value and undertone show up immediately.
Farrow & BallLichenNo. 19 · #9C9F89LRV34LightnessMediumUndertoneWarmView Farrow & Ball No. 19
PPGLichenPPG1219-7 · #9AA22BLRV30LightnessMediumUndertoneWarmView PPG PPG1219-7
What actually differs
Computed from measured values, not marketing descriptions.
No. 19 is 4 points lighter than PPG1219-7.
Lichen · 2 brands
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