COLOR
#99BFAD
≈ Lichen
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On white
Aa
2.02:1
Fails AA
On black
Aa
8.68:1
Passes AAA
Best text on this color
Aa#1C1916(8.68:1)
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Normal vision#99BFAD
Protanopia#BDB9AC
Deuteranopia#B6B5AE
Tritanopia#91BFBA
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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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