GREYS

Phoenix Fossil

#8E908D

RGB 142, 144, 141 · HSL 100°, 1%, 56% · CMYK 1, 0, 2, 44

Phoenix Fossil is #8E908D in HEX — rgb(142, 144, 141), hsl(100°, 1%, 56%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 2%, 44%).

Phoenix Fossil pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 100°, 1%, 56%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces — as the project's quiet backbone. Reads best alongside white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents.

Color Codes

HEX#8E908D

RGB142, 144, 141

HSL100°, 1%, 56%

HSV100°, 2%, 56%

CMYK1, 0, 2, 44

Decimal9343117

CSS RGBrgb(142, 144, 141)

CSS HSLhsl(100, 1%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Phoenix Fossil 1009-5

Exact match

Behr

Grant Gray HDC-AC-19

ΔE 1.3 · #91908C

Farrow & Ball

Plummett 272

ΔE 1.4 · #8D8D8B

Kilz

Umber Stone RL170

ΔE 1.5 · #8B8F8A

Dulux

Reckless Grey SG6H5

ΔE 1.7 · #92908C

RAL

Grey Aluminium 9007

ΔE 1.9 · #8F8F8F

Sherwin-Williams

Tin Lizzie SW9163

ΔE 2 · #939591

Benjamin Moore

Wall CSP-20

ΔE 2.1 · #939493

Valspar

Cathedral Stone 4003-2A

ΔE 2.8 · #979492

Colorhouse

Stone .07 Stone-07

ΔE 3.1 · #848A86

Dutch Boy

Smoky Gray VS-9305

ΔE 3.5 · #95958D

Dunn-Edwards

Looking Glass DE6376

ΔE 3.6 · #888786

Vista Paint

Sparrow C-553

ΔE 3.6 · #999594

Hallman-Lindsay

Sparrow 554

ΔE 3.9 · #999494

IKEA

IKEA168 168

ΔE 4.9 · #9E9893

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 7.1 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral blue undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#8E908D

#8F8E90

Analogous

#90908E

#8E908D

#8E908E

Triadic

#8E908D

#8E8E90

#908E8E

Split-Complementary

#8E908D

#8E8E90

#908E90

Tetradic

#8E908D

#8E9090

#8F8E90

#908E8E

Monochromatic

#424342

#686A68

#8E908D

#B5B6B4

#DBDCDB

Rectangle

#8E908D

#8E908F

#8F8E90

#908E8E

Compound

#8E908D

#8E908E

#8F8E90

#908E90

Variations

Lighter

#A5A6A4

#BBBCBB

#D8D8D7

Darker

#727371

#4E4F4E

#2E2E2D

Saturation

#8F8F8E

#8E908E

#7CC756

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms

Best Uses

walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces

Pairs With

white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.22:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.52:1

Deuteranopia

#8E908D

#908F8E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8E908D

#90908D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8E908D

#8E8F90

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Phoenix Fossil gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#AA9985

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#8E908D

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#979EA9

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#835B98

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #8E908D;

CSS — background

background-color: #8E908D;

CSS Variable

--color-phoenix-fossil: #8E908D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'phoenix-fossil': '#8E908D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8E908D] text-[#8E908D]

SCSS

$phoenix-fossil: #8E908D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8E908D?

#8E908D is Phoenix Fossil, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #8E908D warm or cool?

Phoenix Fossil reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Phoenix Fossil?

Phoenix Fossil works well in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms. Designers typically use it for walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces.

What colors pair well with Phoenix Fossil?

Phoenix Fossil pairs naturally with white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Phoenix Fossil?

You can download Phoenix Fossil on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Phoenix Fossil?

The hex code is #8E908D. In RGB it's 142, 144, 141, and in HSL it's 100°, 1%, 56%.

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