Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Weathered Fossil |
| SKU | N310-5 |
| Hex | #8D8D6A |
| RGB | 141, 141, 106 |
| HSL | 60°, 14%, 48% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Weathered Fossil
Weathered Fossil sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Weathered Fossil is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
13 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Weathered Fossil within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #8D8D6A in HSL space. Pair Weathered Fossil with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Weathered Fossil Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Weathered Fossil from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr N310-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Weathered Fossil
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Weathered Fossil is Wethersfield Moss (HC-110) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wethersfield Moss swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Weathered Fossil
At Valspar, the closest color to Weathered Fossil is Garden of Paradise (6002-4B) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.2 vs 26) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Garden of Paradise swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Weathered Fossil
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Weathered Fossil is Playing Hooky (PPG1123-6). At ΔE 0.51 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Playing Hooky and you'll get the same color. See the full Playing Hooky swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Weathered Fossil
The closest Glidden equivalent of Weathered Fossil is Playing Hooky (PPG1123-6). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26). If Glidden is your counter, order Playing Hooky and you'll get the same color. See the full Playing Hooky swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Weathered Fossil
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Weathered Fossil is Woodland Walk (DE5537) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 26) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Woodland Walk swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Weathered Fossil
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Olive (NO. 13), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Weathered Fossil without repainting risk. See the full Olive swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Weathered Fossil
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Weathered Fossil. The nearest is Burning Idea (0373) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Burning Idea swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Weathered Fossil
At Rodda, the closest color to Weathered Fossil is Mossy Driftwood (R064) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mossy Driftwood swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Weathered Fossil
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Weathered Fossil. The nearest is Savoy Cabbage (BD81) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Savoy Cabbage swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Weathered Fossil
Kompozit has no exact twin of Weathered Fossil. The nearest is Burning Idea (0373) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Burning Idea swatch →