Fossil Grey works as a warm neutral anchor — pairs cleanly with most existing palettes and reads forgiving across lighting conditions. At LRV 58 it sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas, soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Skip it if you want a crisp, cool-modern look, or in rooms with heavy north light that can pull its warmth slightly muddy.
Ref. #CEC7BD · 30YY 56/060
Fossil Grey
58%LRV Value
Fossil Grey Technical Profile
What color is PPG Fossil Grey (30YY 56/060)? It's a light warm gray — hex #CEC7BD, LRV 58. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Fossil Grey is Hirshfield's Sheepskin — a near-identical match on the wall, with Hirshfield's Hidden Cove and Vista Paint Sheepskin also close. At LRV 58, Fossil Grey sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Fossil Grey pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. As a lighter neutral, Fossil Grey works as a whole-room or trim color and keeps adjoining colors reading clean — pair it with crisper whites a step brighter than itself so the trim still separates. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler. Lighter neutrals reveal their undertone most, so Fossil Grey can swing warmer under 2700K bulbs and cleaner under 4000K daylight — sample it against your trim before committing.
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Colors Similar to Fossil Grey
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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Sheepskin
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Worldly Gray
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Nearly identical
Wheat Bread
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London Fog
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Nearly identical
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Doves Wings
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Cornforth White
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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 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). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Fossil Grey's look in a brand your local store carries. Always 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. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Fossil Grey depends on the room. Here's how to choose.