Fossil vs Hydrangea Flowers paint color comparison

Fossil vs Hydrangea Flowers

FossilBenjamin MoorevsHydrangea FlowersBenjamin MooreΔE 41.9 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Fossil reads as beige-greige, while Hydrangea Flowers reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 72 vs 40, Fossil will read as the brighter of the two — a 31-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 41.9, 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

Fossil
Benjamin Moore · AF-65
LRV71.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-65
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Hydrangea Flowers
Benjamin Moore · 2008-40
LRV40.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2008-40
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Fossil vs Hydrangea Flowers Simulated Comparison

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