Fossil Grey 30YY 56/060 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CEC7BD, LRV 58 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sheepskin from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CEC7BD · 30YY 56/060
Fossil Grey
58%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Fossil Grey Technical Profile
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Fossil Grey in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fossil Grey in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGFossil Grey
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sSheepskin
Sheepskin
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sheepskin
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Worldly Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Wheat Bread
Behr
Nearly identical
London Fog
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wet Concrete
Valspar
Nearly identical
Doves Wings
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cornforth White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Petrichor
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Buried In Sand
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fossil Grey
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fossil Grey
#CEC7BD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fossil Grey
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fossil Grey 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Fossil Grey.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fossil Grey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fossil Grey have?
Fossil Grey by PPG has a neutral 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 Fossil Grey in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fossil Grey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fossil Grey are Sheepskin by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Hidden Cove by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Sheepskin by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fossil Grey'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 Grey?
Fossil Grey has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 57.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Fossil Grey's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.