Weathered Fossil N310-5 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8D8D6A, LRV 26 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Playing Hooky from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8D8D6A · N310-5
Weathered Fossil
26%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Weathered Fossil Technical Profile
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Weathered Fossil in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Weathered Fossil in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrWeathered Fossil
Nearly identical
PPGPlaying Hooky
Playing Hooky
PPG
Nearly identical
Desert Sage
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Yellow Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
Wethersfield Moss
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Ripe Olives
Valspar
Very similar
Avocado Mask
Kilz
Very similar
Point Verde
Vista Paint
Very similar
Green Cast
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Glass .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Heuchera Leaf
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sheraton Sage
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Weathered Fossil
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Weathered Fossil
#8D8D6A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#95AA80
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Weathered Fossil
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Weathered Fossil Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Weathered Fossil.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Weathered Fossil — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Weathered Fossil have?
Weathered Fossil by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Weathered Fossil in your own space before committing.
What colors match Weathered Fossil from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Weathered Fossil are Playing Hooky by PPG (a near-identical match), Hedgerow Olive by PPG (a near-identical match), Alligator Pear by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Weathered Fossil'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 Weathered Fossil?
Weathered Fossil has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.8, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Weathered Fossil's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.