Fossil Stone PMD-57 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A59E89, estimated LRV 34 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sage the Day from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #A59E89 · PMD-57
Fossil Stone
34%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Fossil Stone Technical Profile
HEX Code#A59E89
RGB165, 158, 137
Estimated LRV34.3
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Fossil Stone
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fossil Stone
#A59E89
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fossil Stone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fossil Stone Room Palettes
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Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Fossil Stone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fossil Stone have?
Fossil Stone by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Fossil Stone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fossil Stone are Sage the Day by Valspar (a close digital match), Blade of Grass by Valspar (a close digital match), Khaki Green by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Fossil Stone's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Fossil Stone?
Fossil Stone has a estimated lightness value of 34.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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