Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Fossilized |
| SKU | 0581 |
| Hex | #B7BAB1 |
| RGB | 183, 186, 177 |
| HSL | 80°, 6%, 71% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | green / cool |
| Family | Neutral |
About Diamond Vogel Fossilized
Fossilized sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green 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.
Fossilized 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Benjamin Moore
Kompozit
Behr
Valspar
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Sherwin-Williams
C2 Paint
Magnolia Home
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Fossilized within Diamond Vogel'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 #B7BAB1 in HSL space. Pair Fossilized 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.
Diamond Vogel Fossilized Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Fossilized 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 Diamond Vogel 0581 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Fossilized
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Fossilized is Gray Horse (2140-50). At ΔE 0.67 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Gray Horse and you'll get the same color. See the full Gray Horse swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Fossilized
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Fossilized is Fossilized (0581). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). If Kompozit is your counter, order Fossilized and you'll get the same color. See the full Fossilized swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Fossilized
Behr's nearest match is Keystone Gray (HDC-AC-21), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Fossilized without repainting risk. See the full Keystone Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Fossilized
Valspar's nearest match is Granite Dust (5006-1C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48.1 vs 48) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Fossilized without repainting risk. See the full Granite Dust swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Fossilized
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Light Blue (NO. 22), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.54). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Fossilized without repainting risk. See the full Light Blue swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Fossilized
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Chelsea Gray (SW 2850), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Fossilized without repainting risk. See the full Chelsea Gray swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Fossilized
C2 Paint's nearest match is Verdeline (C2-960), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Fossilized without repainting risk. See the full Verdeline swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Fossilized
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Fossilized is Silver Chalice (DEGR66) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silver Chalice swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Fossilized
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Fossilized is Gray Stone (PPG1009-4) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gray Stone swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Fossilized
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Fossilized is Fair-Minded Gray (438-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fair-Minded Gray swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Fossilized
Clare has no exact twin of Fossilized. The nearest is Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48) at ΔE 4.28 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Fossilized
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Fossilized. The nearest is Sunday Stroll (JG-19) at ΔE 4.45 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sunday Stroll swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Fossilized
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Fossilized — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 8.79). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0581 instead. See the full Underdog swatch →