Fossil DE6225 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F4F1EB, LRV 88 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Silk Pillow from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F4F1EB · DE6225
Fossil
88%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 →
Dunn-EdwardsFossil
Nearly identical
BehrSilk Pillow
Silk Pillow
Behr
Nearly identical
Gardenia
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Country Cotton
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Swiss Coffee
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cotton Tail
PPG
Nearly identical
Birched White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
White Wing
Kilz
Nearly identical
Arcade White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
White Shoulders
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
All White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Imagine .06
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
#F4F1EB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards 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 Dunn-Edwards 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 Silk Pillow by Behr (a near-identical match), Gardenia by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Country Cotton by Vista Paint (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 88.1, 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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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.