Shaker Gray vs Deep Fossil
Where Shaker Gray belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Deep Fossil is a Dulux color. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. Deep Fossil (LRV 31) reflects noticeably more light than Shaker Gray (LRV 26), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Shaker Gray runs blue while Deep Fossil is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 3.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Shaker Gray vs Deep Fossil in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Shaker Gray and Deep Fossil are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Deep Fossil reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Deep Fossil reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Shaker Gray vs Deep Fossil Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Shaker Gray on one side and Deep Fossil on the other.
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.
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