Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Fossilwood |
| SKU | 404-3DB |
| Hex | #B5A597 |
| RGB | 181, 165, 151 |
| HSL | 28°, 17%, 65% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dutch Boy Fossilwood
Fossilwood sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange 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.
Fossilwood 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
PPG / Glidden
Valspar
Magnolia Home
Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
Backdrop
Clare
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Fossilwood within Dutch Boy'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 #B5A597 in HSL space. Pair Fossilwood 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.
Dutch Boy Fossilwood Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Fossilwood 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 Dutch Boy 404-3DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Fossilwood
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Fossilwood is Utterly Beige (SW 6080). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Utterly Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Utterly Beige swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Fossilwood
The closest Behr equivalent of Fossilwood is Eiffel For You (MQ2-37). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). If Behr is your counter, order Eiffel For You and you'll get the same color. See the full Eiffel For You swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Fossilwood
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Fossilwood is El Capitan (PPG1020-4). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order El Capitan and you'll get the same color. See the full El Capitan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Fossilwood
The closest Valspar equivalent of Fossilwood is Fashion District (V132-4). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39.4 vs 39). If Valspar is your counter, order Fashion District and you'll get the same color. See the full Fashion District swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Fossilwood
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Rustic Oak (JG-110), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fossilwood without repainting risk. See the full Rustic Oak swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Fossilwood
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Cotswold (AF-150), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fossilwood without repainting risk. See the full Cotswold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Fossilwood
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Fossilwood is Organic Greige (DEGR21) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Organic Greige swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Fossilwood
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Fossilwood is Mortar (C2-814) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mortar swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Fossilwood
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Fossilwood. The nearest is Cozy Cover (0140) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cozy Cover swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Fossilwood
Kompozit has no exact twin of Fossilwood. The nearest is Cozy Cover (0140) at ΔE 3.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cozy Cover swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Fossilwood
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Fossilwood. The nearest is Light Gray (NO. 17) at ΔE 4.48 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Light Gray swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Fossilwood
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Fossilwood — the nearest deck color, Nuevo (BD-NU), is clearly different (ΔE 9.85). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 404-3DB instead. See the full Nuevo swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Fossilwood
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Fossilwood — the nearest deck color, Mellow Mood (PNT100-DP-78), is clearly different (ΔE 15.25). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 404-3DB instead. See the full Mellow Mood swatch →