Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Phoenix Fossil |
| SKU | PPG1009-5 |
| Hex | #8E908D |
| RGB | 142, 144, 141 |
| HSL | 100°, 1%, 56% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
About PPG / Glidden Phoenix Fossil
Phoenix Fossil sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
Phoenix Fossil is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
15 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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Rust-Oleum
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Phoenix Fossil within PPG / Glidden'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 #8E908D in HSL space. Pair Phoenix 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.
PPG / Glidden Phoenix Fossil Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Phoenix 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 PPG / Glidden PPG1009-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Phoenix Fossil
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Phoenix Fossil is Illusive Green (SW 9164) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Illusive Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Phoenix Fossil
Behr's nearest match is Letter Gray (PPU24-20), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Phoenix Fossil without repainting risk. See the full Letter Gray swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Phoenix Fossil
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Phoenix Fossil is Stonehedge (ES-76) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stonehedge swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Phoenix Fossil
At Valspar, the closest color to Phoenix Fossil is Dusky Parakeet (8004-30E) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusky Parakeet swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Phoenix Fossil
The closest Glidden equivalent of Phoenix Fossil is Phoenix Fossil (PPG1009-5). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). If Glidden is your counter, order Phoenix Fossil and you'll get the same color. See the full Phoenix Fossil swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Phoenix Fossil
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Phoenix Fossil is Fossilized (HGSW 1504) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fossilized swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Phoenix Fossil
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Stieglitz Silver (DET612), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Phoenix Fossil without repainting risk. See the full Stieglitz Silver swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Phoenix Fossil
The closest Magnolia Home equivalent of Phoenix Fossil is Cozy Up (JG-138). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28). If Magnolia Home is your counter, order Cozy Up and you'll get the same color. See the full Cozy Up swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Phoenix Fossil
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Plummett (NO. 272), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Phoenix Fossil without repainting risk. See the full Plummett swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Phoenix Fossil
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Phoenix Fossil. The nearest is Dowager (0442) at ΔE 4.35 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dowager swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Phoenix Fossil
At Rodda, the closest color to Phoenix Fossil is Cardigan (CA200) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cardigan swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Phoenix Fossil
C2 Paint's nearest match is Portland (C2-953), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Phoenix Fossil without repainting risk. See the full Portland swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Phoenix Fossil
Clare's nearest match is Shade (PNT100-MD-14), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Phoenix Fossil without repainting risk. See the full Shade swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Phoenix Fossil
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Phoenix Fossil. The nearest is Oat Latte (391446) at ΔE 4.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Oat Latte swatch →