Fossilized 0581 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #B6B8B0, LRV 47 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gray-Green Linen from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B6B8B0 · 0581
Fossilized
47%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Fossilized Technical Profile
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Fossilized in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fossilized in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sFossilized
Nearly identical
ValsparGray-Green Linen
Gray-Green Linen
Valspar
Nearly identical
Metal .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Chelsea Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Heirloom Silver
Behr
Nearly identical
Hi Ho Silver
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sea Haze
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Church Mouse
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Light Blue
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Dusty Miller
PPG
Nearly identical
Warm Ashes
Kilz
Nearly identical
Fair-Minded Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fossilized
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fossilized
#B6B8B0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8FAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fossilized
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fossilized 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 Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Fossilized.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fossilized — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fossilized have?
Fossilized by Hirshfield's has a warm (golden) 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 Fossilized in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fossilized from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fossilized are Gray-Green Linen by Valspar (a near-identical match), Metal .03 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Chelsea Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fossilized'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 Fossilized?
Fossilized has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.4, 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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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 Fossilized's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.