Glidden Phoenix Fossil
PPG1009-5 · #8E908D · LRV ~27.6
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Phoenix Fossil (~100% proximity)Phoenix Fossil (PPG1009-5) is a dark cool gray from Glidden with a subtle green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 27.6 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Phoenix Fossil (~100% proximity).
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LRV (estimated)
27.6 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
Green · subtle
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1009-5
HEX
#8E908D
RGB
142, 144, 141
HSL
100°, 1%, 56%
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Phoenix Fossil FAQ
What undertone does Phoenix Fossil have?
Phoenix Fossil is a dark cool gray with a subtle green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Phoenix Fossil?
Phoenix Fossil has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 27.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Phoenix Fossil in other brands?
PPG: Phoenix Fossil (PPG1009-5), ~100% proximity; Behr: Letter Gray (PPU24-20), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Stieglitz Silver (DET612), ~98% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Plummett (No. 272), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Four-Wheel Gray (V119-2), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Tin Lizzie (SW 9163), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Tin Lizzie (HGSW9163), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Wall Street (CSP-20), ~96% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Phoenix Fossil?
The HEX code of Phoenix Fossil (PPG1009-5) is #8E908D, RGB 142, 144, 141. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.