Benjamin Moore

Fossil

AF-65

Fossil is a soft beige with gray undertones and an LRV of 71.59, reflecting substantial light while maintaining a grounded neutral presence. The slight cool cast distinguishes it from traditional warm beiges, lending a modern quality to transitional and contemporary interiors. This shade works well in both open living areas and smaller rooms requiring a neutral backdrop.

Benjamin Moore White Dove pairs well for trim, while Navy Blue and charcoal gray tones provide contrast. Analogous colors like soft taupes and Navajo White create layered neutral schemes suitable for whole-house color flow.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

AF-65

Collection

Affinity Color Collection

Fossil in Real Homes (8 Photos)

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Fossil in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Fossil under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Fossil under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

43°

Orange Family

Lightness

85%

Light

Saturation

27%

Muted

LRV

71.6

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#E3DDCE

RGB Decimal

227, 221, 206

RGB Percent

89.0%, 86.7%, 80.8%

HSL

42.9, 27.3%, 84.9%

HSV

42.9, 9.3%, 89.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 2.6%, 9.3%, 11.0%

YIQ

221.1, 8.4, -3.4

XYZ

68.68, 72.50, 68.77

CIE Lab

88.21, -0.51, 8.08

CIE Luv

88.21, 4.33, 12.12

Hunter Lab

85.15, -0.50, 7.68

Decimal

14933454

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Fossil Make Believe Fresh Leaf Dash of Oregano

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Fossil Greek Villa Alabaster Atrium White

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Fossil Sweet Emily Lavender Blue Twilight Mist

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Fossil Lime Wash Morristown Cream Lime Flip

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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