Carob vs Fossil paint color comparison

Carob vs Fossil

CarobBenjamin MoorevsFossilBenjamin MooreΔE 40.6 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Both sit in the beige-greige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 72 vs 19, Fossil will read as the brighter of the two — a 53-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a red quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 40.6, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Carob
Benjamin Moore · AF-160
LRV18.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-160
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Fossil
Benjamin Moore · AF-65
LRV71.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-65
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Carob vs Fossil Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Carob on one side and Fossil on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.