What is the HEX code for Benjamin Moore Fossil?

The hexadecimal color code for Benjamin Moore Fossil undertone is #E3DDCE .

What is the RGB code of Benjamin Moore Fossil?

RGB code is 227, 221, 206 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Benjamin Moore Fossil AF-65

Q: Is Benjamin Moore Fossil AF-65 cool or warm?

Benjamin Moore AF-65 Fossil is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Benjamin Moore Fossil undertones?

Red is Benjamin Moore Fossil undertone color.

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Fossil for living room (4 photos)
Benjamin Moore AF-65 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
Benjamin Moore Fossil reviews (1 photo)
What are Benjamin Moore Fossil undertones?
Is Fossil AF-65 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Fossil
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
LRV of Fossil AF-65
Color codes
Color equivalents

Official page:	Fossil AF-65
Code:	AF-65
Name:	Fossil
Brand:	Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Fossil?

Imagine a space painted in Benjamin Moore AF-65 Fossil, a versatile hue that exudes sophistication and warmth. This soft grey-brown tone effortlessly pairs with deep blues and rich greens, creating a harmonious and contemporary palette. When combined with accents in white and natural wood finishes, the room is infused with a sense of tranquility and balance. The Fossil color acts as a grounding element, allowing other colors to shine and creating a cohesive and inviting atmosphere. Experience the understated elegance of AF-65 Fossil in your interior design today.

Fossil for living room (4 photos)

Check out this stunning Light color used in real living rooms. Explore how this grey shade can create a unique space

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Benjamin Moore AF-65 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)

Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm grey hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

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Benjamin Moore Fossil reviews

View the photos of real spaces painted with this grey that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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What are Benjamin Moore Fossil undertones?

Fossil has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#E3DDCE

RGB code:

227, 221, 206

Is Benjamin Moore Fossil AF-65 cool or warm?

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cool

With a hue of 43°, this Grey reads warm on the HSL color wheel.

AF-65 Fossil HSL code: 43, 27%, 85%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

How light temperature affects Fossil

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlight	Visible temp.	Hue	Duration
North	Cool	Bluish	All day
East	Warm	Yellow	Before noon
West	Warm	Orange‑red	After noon
South	Warm	Orange‑yellow	All day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Fossil:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

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Darker shades

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Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Fossil with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 223, such as Benjamin Moore Feather Gray and Bachelor Blue.

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LRV of Fossil

Fossil has an LRV of 71.59% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 71.59%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft² living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#E3DDCE
RGB Decimal	227, 221, 206
RGB Percent	89.02%, 86.67%, 80.78%
HSV	Hue: 43° Saturation: 9.25% Value: 89.02%
HSL	hsl(43, 27, 85)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.64 Yellow: 9.25 Key: 10.98
YIQ	Y: 221.084 I: 8.396 Q: -3.399
XYZ	X: 68.673 Y: 72.501 Z: 68.752
CIE Lab	L:88.209 a:-0.514 b:8.089
CIE Luv	L:88.209 u:4.334 v:12.142
Decimal	14933454
Hunter Lab	85.147, -5.043, 11.73