No. 19

Lichen

Lichen is rated 4.9 out of 5 by 18.
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75 Years of Perfecting Paint
  • Handcrafted in Dorset
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A mid aged green

This calm and muted green is named after the ever changing, subtle colour of creeping algae which ages stone so beautifully. It has a quiet and subtle feel to it, due to its underlying blue tone, and is perfect for use in the garden where it feels totally at one with nature. It works wonderfully as a darker accent to Vert de Terre too.

Complementary white: Slipper Satin

Key features

The finest ingredients

The finest ingredients

We’re dedicated to perfecting the art of paint. At our home in Dorset, we combine the finest ingredients, 75 years of experience and technical precision to help you create beautiful spaces that stay beautiful. Even in our colour rich paints, less than 8% of the tin is the colour. The other 92% is what creates the quality, depth and extraordinary response to light that transforms your home. 
 
Paint is like coffee. The colour is the froth on the top, but it’s the quality of the rest of the cup that makes it taste good. 
– Richard Ball, Farrow & Ball Co-founder 

We use twelve exclusive pigments, all specifically selected for their colour intensity. We take colour seriously, so naturally, we only accept the very best. By using these same pigments to make every colour in our palette, all our shades combine effortlessly, making it easy for you to put together a cohesive colour scheme. 

Deeper, richer colours

Deeper, richer colours

Packed with pigment for an extraordinary response to every kind of light.

We add generous helpings of rich pigment to create our signature look – deep colours with complex undertones. The same space that feels bright and airy in morning sun, can feel cosy and intimate by evening. Our teams design each shade under every kind of light, so it will be perfectly balanced in every setting.

Extraordinary response to light

Extraordinary response to light

We spend months carefully crafting and testing each of our paint colours to make sure they share our signature extraordinary response to light. This beautiful reaction to changing light, like bringing out different undertones or shifting intensity, is what makes our paint so special.

Interior and exterior finishes

Interior and exterior finishes

From walls, floors and furniture to radiators, skirtings and sheds, our range of paint finishes can help you transform almost any surface in your home (and outside it, too).

We even have multi-surface finishes like Dead Flat and Full Gloss, so you can tackle walls, woodwork and metal at the same time. 

Our comprehensive range is comprised of paint finishes that not only look beautiful, but offer different practical benefits. Designed for a variety of different surfaces, each finish is compatible with our high-performance Primers & Undercoats to ensure exceptional coverage, adhesion and depth of colour. 


Colour Story

Complementary White

Complementary white: Slipper SatinComplementary white: Slipper Satin

Slipper Satin

Without cool blue undertones, Slipper Satin often reads as a pale grey chalk which makes for a perfect neutral on walls with darker Old White woodwork. Find out more about Slipper Satin

Every colour in the Farrow & Ball palette is paired with a specific shade of white, these are selected to celebrate a shared undertone and create harmonious spaces alongside your chosen colour.


Find your perfect finish:

Available in new
Dead Flat

 

Walls, woodwork
& metal

Kitchen walls & ceilings

Bathroom walls
& ceilings

Ceilings

Interior
woodwork

Interior
flooring

Front doors
& woodwork

Exterior
metals

Exterior walls

Traditional plasterwork

Intricate mouldings


Recommended Primer & Undercoat

Primers & UndercoatPrimers & Undercoat

Mid Tones

Based on the colour Bone, using our Mid Tones Primer & Undercoat adds the richest depth of colour to some of our best-selling shades.

Made with the same natural ingredients and pigments as our topcoats, our Primer & Undercoat is the crucial foundation for creating a rich, even and longer lasting finish.


Colour Schemes

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accent Colour Old White
No.4
#B7BAA4
trim Colour Vert de Terre
No.234
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#D9C0AE
#B5BBB4
#D9C0AE
accent Colour Setting Plaster
No.231
#B5BBB4
trim Colour Light Blue
No.22
#9C9F89
#E6E0D2
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#E6E0D2
accent Colour Slipper Satin
No.2004
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trim Colour Lime White
No.1

Sample Our Favourite Greens

The best way to experience our colours before taking the plunge is with a true-to-colour paint sample. To help you narrow down your shortlist of shades, we've curated three of our most popular green shades to help you find your perfect match.


Sample selection contains 3 x 100ml Sample Pots of our beautiful French Gray, Green Smoke and Studio Green.




Rated 5 out of 5 by from Tranquil bedroom colour A beautiful shade of Green which I teamed up with slipper satin and pointing. A tranquil combination of colours
Date published: 2023-11-21
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Joana Roque de Pinho Applied for my kitchen cabinets. Wonderful texture and color
Date published: 2023-11-12
Rated 5 out of 5 by from First Class Product I have used F&B Paints for many years now,and have no intention of changing brands. I have always found it to be of the highest quality.
Date published: 2023-10-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Beautiful soft but true green Love this colour green, I have the external Lichen on wood work which is beautiful with oak windows and doors, very country. I also have Lichen internally, goes beautifully with royal blue and white, again very country.
Date published: 2023-09-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it Lovely colour Easy to use Speedy delivery It’s given our bedroom a new lease of life Thank you
Date published: 2023-09-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Gorgeous green A lovely woodsy autumn newness green. Perfect with teal.
Date published: 2023-09-19
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect shade of green Love this subtle green perfect in my Victorian cottage
Date published: 2023-09-17
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Beautiful soft colour in dead flat I used lichen in my west facing lounge with railings on the window frames. It has a beautiful soft quality and suits the period features perfectly.
Date published: 2023-09-15
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great choice of make and colour! It is expensive compared to other brands however I was really pleasantly surprised at the quality of the product, better than any others I have previously used. The colour is sensational and exactly what we were looking for. When on the wall it almost has a depth that we were not expecting which was an added bonus! We are converts to F&B!
Date published: 2023-08-14
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect! The perfect colour!! Just what I was looking for. Really makes a statement colour, without being too harsh!
Date published: 2023-06-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect colour for our front door Beautiful colour, just the right shade of green for a modern country look front door
Date published: 2023-05-22
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Warm and calming Love this color. Really happy with it. I painted accent walls in my living room and bedroom and it transformed both rooms. Its warm, cozy and calming. Its the perfect shade too. Not too light and not too dark. A lovely sage green.
Date published: 2023-05-13
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lichen Great paint as always. Love this colour and it always goes on really well.
Date published: 2023-04-10
Rated 5 out of 5 by from My bathroom in lichen I paint my bathroom in lichen I feel in the forest it’s so relaxing and beautiful
Date published: 2023-03-14
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Beautiful paint and colour Beautiful paint and colour. The only complaint i have is that the sample pot is quite expensive for the size. I bought my samples during the buy two get one free so that made it better
Date published: 2023-06-16
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Coverage on furniture Lovely colour, requires at least 3 coats to achieve good coverage
Date published: 2023-06-16

Product information

Water Based and Toy Safe

Back in 2010, we moved to an entirely water based range of finishes, becoming the first in the industry to do so. These low-odor, low-VOC finishes are easy to clean without harmful solvents. They also meet child- and baby-safe requirements in accordance with The Canada Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets Regulations, Canada Toy Regulations (SOR/2011-17) – Section 23 and ASTM F963 – 17 - Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety.

Quality Finishes

Every one of our paint colours is available in a range of durable interior and exterior paint finishes, each rigorously tested to ensure an exceptional depth of colour and long-lasting finish. For the very best results, we always recommend using a Farrow & Ball Primer & Undercoat - see above for the correct tone for this colour.

Safety Information

Always read and follow the information on the product label.

All Farrow & Ball finishes except Limewash contain isothiazolinones, which may produce an allergic reaction. Farrow & Ball Limewash contains calcium hydroxide which can cause severe damage in contact with skin or eyes. For further information about our products, including guidance on safe use and application, click here to view our advice pages.

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including acetaldehyde, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.