Fossil AF-65 is a off-white paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E4DECF, estimated LRV 73 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Arrowroote from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #E4DECF · AF-65
Fossil
73%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Fossil Technical Profile
HEX Code#E4DECF
RGB228, 222, 207
Estimated LRV73.2
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 Familyoff-white
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Arrowroote
Sherwin-Williams
#E4DECF
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Southern Breeze
PPG
#E4DFD1
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Gracious
Valspar
#E2DDCF
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Meadow Day
Vista Paint
#E7E0D1
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School House White
Farrow & Ball
#E6DFD1
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Worn Pages
Dutch Boy
#E5DFD2
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Sedona
Hirshfield's
#E7E0CF
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Predictable
Behr
#E8E2D4
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Pueblo White
Dunn-Edwards
#E5DFCD
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Cashmere White
Kilz
#EAE5D8
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Bisque .03
Colorhouse
#E4E2D3
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Colors That Work With Fossil
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fossil
#E4DECF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fossil
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
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
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Fossil — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fossil have?
Fossil by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white 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 from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fossil are Arrowroote by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Natural Choice by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Southern Breeze by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting 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 Fossil?
Fossil has a estimated lightness value of 73.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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