COLOR
#8BB8A8
≈ Lichen
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On white
Aa
2.21:1
Fails AA
On black
Aa
7.93:1
Passes AAA
Best text on this color
Aa#1C1916(7.93:1)
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Normal vision#8BB8A8
Protanopia#B5B2A7
Deuteranopia#ADACA9
Tritanopia#80B9B3
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Colors that go with Lichen
Lichen sits in the green family. Pair it with warm woods, cream and terracotta, or a crisp white for a clean, natural feel, or lean into its harmonies below for a ready-made scheme.
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Lichen — meaning & where to use it
Lichen is a bright green — it reads as fresh, natural and reassuring. It's a natural fit for health, sustainability, finance and outdoor brands. To keep it balanced, pair it with warm woods, cream and terracotta, or a crisp white for a clean, natural feel.
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