Color spec
| Brand | Kompozit |
| Name | Fossilized |
| SKU | 0581 |
| Hex | #B6B8B0 |
| RGB | 182, 184, 176 |
| HSL | 75°, 5%, 71% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Kompozit Fossilized
Fossilized sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. 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
19 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Similar Kompozit colors
closest in the Kompozit deckThe nearest shades to Fossilized within Kompozit'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 #B6B8B0 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.
Kompozit 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 Kompozit 0581 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Fossilized
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Fossilized is Chelsea Gray (SW 2850). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Chelsea Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Chelsea Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Fossilized
Behr's nearest match is Stone Mill (ECC-27-2), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Fossilized without repainting risk. See the full Stone Mill swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Fossilized
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Bone Black (CW-715), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Fossilized without repainting risk. See the full Bone Black swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Fossilized
The closest Valspar equivalent of Fossilized is Gray-Green Linen (8004-30D). At ΔE 0.27 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Valspar is your counter, order Gray-Green Linen and you'll get the same color. See the full Gray-Green Linen swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Fossilized
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Gray Stone (PPG1009-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Fossilized without repainting risk. See the full Gray Stone swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Fossilized
Glidden's nearest match is Aged Stucco Grey (70YY 46/053), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Fossilized without repainting risk. See the full Aged Stucco Grey swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Fossilized
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Fossilized is Trout Gray (426-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trout Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Fossilized
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Fossilized is Silvermist (HGSW 7621) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silvermist swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Fossilized
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Silver Chalice (DEGR66), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Fossilized without repainting risk. 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 3.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47). 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 1.94). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Fossilized without repainting risk. See the full Light Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Fossilized
The closest Diamond Vogel 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 48 vs 47). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Fossilized and you'll get the same color. See the full Fossilized swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Fossilized
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Fossilized is Fossilized (0581). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Fossilized and you'll get the same color. See the full Fossilized swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Fossilized
At Rodda, the closest color to Fossilized is Feldspar (CA177) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Feldspar swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Fossilized
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Fossilized is Melodic (C2-990) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Melodic swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Fossilized
Clare has no exact twin of Fossilized. The nearest is Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48) at ΔE 4.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Fossilized
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Fossilized is Piano Room (PIANO ROOM) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. 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 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chicago Grey swatch →