Fossil AF-65 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E4DECF, 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.
Ref. #E4DECF · AF-65
Fossil
73%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Fossil Technical Profile
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Fossil in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fossil in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreFossil
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsArrowroote
Arrowroote
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Southern Breeze
PPG
Nearly identical
Gracious
Valspar
Nearly identical
Meadow Day
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
School House White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Worn Pages
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sedona
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Predictable
Behr
Nearly identical
Pueblo White
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cashmere White
Kilz
Nearly identical
Bisque .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fossil
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
Pure 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Fossil.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fossil — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fossil have?
Fossil by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Fossil in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fossil from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fossil are Arrowroote by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Natural Choice by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Southern Breeze by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Fossil's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.