Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Fossilized |
| SKU | 0581 |
| Hex | #B7BAB1 |
| RGB | 183, 186, 177 |
| HSL | 80°, 6%, 71% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| 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 by brand
18 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
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Fossilized
At Glidden, the closest color to Fossilized is Gray Stone (PPG1009-4) — very close at ΔE 2.57, 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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Fossilized
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Fossilized. The nearest is Modernist Gray (HGSW 1495) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Modernist Gray 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 →
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 →
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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Fossilized
The closest Hirshfield's 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 Hirshfield's is your counter, order Fossilized and you'll get the same color. See the full Fossilized swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Fossilized
Rodda's nearest match is Stonewash (CA183), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). 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 Stonewash 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 →
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 →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Fossilized
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Fossilized. The nearest is Piano Room (PIANO ROOM) at ΔE 3.5 — 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 Piano Room swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Fossilized
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Fossilized. The nearest is Chicago Grey (CHICAGO GREY) at ΔE 4.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chicago Grey 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 →