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Fossil Stone

72%LRV Value
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Fossil Stone 1102-2 is a beige paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E3DDCC, LRV 72 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sail Cloth from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Fossil Stone Technical Profile

HEX Code#E3DDCC
RGB227, 221, 204
LRV72.4
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybeige
BrandPPG

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Fossil Stone in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Fossil Stone in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

PPGFossil Stone
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSail Cloth

Sail Cloth

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Soft Greige

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Pueblo White

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Gossamer Green

Valspar

Nearly identical

Canvas Luggage

Behr

Nearly identical

Arrowroote

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Sedona

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Washed Cotton

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Shadow White

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Shea Butter

Kilz

Nearly identical

Air .03

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Fossil Stone

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Fossil Stone

#E3DDCC

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A4AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Fossil Stone

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Arrowroote

Complement

Sheer Silhouette

Fossil Stone Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Olive Orchard

Pop

Cowboy Hat

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Painted Turtle

Pop

Purple Rhapsody

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Azalea Leaf

Pop

Nocturne Shade

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Fossil Stone.

Antique White

PPG · 40YY 83/043

#E1DACA

Elegant Lace

PPG · 60YY 74/072

#E5E0D3

Bone White

PPG · 1085-2

#E4D9C5

Navajo Sand

PPG · 40YY 69/112

#E4D9C5

Pale Pistachio

PPG · 10GY 74/087

#DFE2D2

Natural Wicker

PPG · 30YY 67/084

#E0D6C7

More beige colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Poseidon’s Beard

Vista Paint · 0419

#DAD6C7

Nantucket Dune

Sherwin-Williams · 7527

#D0BFAA

Baja Dunes

Benjamin Moore · 997

#B8AB9B

Moonbeam

Dunn-Edwards · DEGR03

#C8BDB2

Stonewashed

Behr · PPU8-15

#DCD6C6

Oak Ridge

Benjamin Moore · 235

#C0AF8D

Fossil Stone — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Fossil Stone have?
Fossil Stone by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Fossil Stone in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fossil Stone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fossil Stone are Sail Cloth by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sail Cloth by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Soft Greige by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fossil Stone'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 Stone?
Fossil Stone has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 72.4, 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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