Armadillo
We've categorized Armadillo as a versatile Purple because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can add character and warmth to any space so effectively. Explore our collection of 10 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#9E9089
LRV
28.93
Armadillo's Color Strip
Armadillo is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Truly Taupe and Poised Taupe. The strip spans from Angora at the lightest end to Otter at the deepest. Browsing strip 232 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.
Armadillo in Real Rooms
Armadillo has a medium LRV of 28.93 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Purple family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom, bathroom, dining room, front door, home office, patio, kitchen, living room, mudroom and house.
1 Bedroom Photo
For guest bedrooms, Armadillo is a welcoming embrace. It's a universally appealing tone that feels clean and fresh for new arrivals, yet has enough "personality" to make their stay feel special and considered. It works across all seasons, feeling cool in summer and cozy in winter.
A minimalist bedroom painted in Armadillo
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1 Bathroom Photo
The psychology of Armadillo in a bathroom is all about the "slow down." It's a visual cue to breathe, relax, and take your time, turning a utilitarian room into a true retreat from the frantic pace of the rest of the world.
Armadillo — minimalist bathroom
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1 Dining Room Photo
Armadillo in the dining room sets a tone of warmth and occasion. Whether used on all four walls or as a single statement wall behind a sideboard, it creates the kind of atmosphere that makes every dinner feel like a special event.
Armadillo paint in a rustic modern dining room
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1 Front Door Photo
A front door in Armadillo changes the entire read of a facade without requiring a renovation. The color is strong enough to register from the street but refined enough not to feel like a statement for its own sake. It's the "handshake" of the home.
rustic modern front door featuring Armadillo by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Home Office Photo
Armadillo in a home office signals that the space was thought about. The color holds up under the scrutiny of video calls without feeling staged, and it stays comfortable across the full working day in a way that brighter colors often don't.
Sherwin-Williams Armadillo in a moody home office
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1 Patio Photo
Using Armadillo on outdoor furniture or structures helps them "recede" into the shadows of the garden, creating a more seamless and naturalistic look. It avoids the harsh, synthetic feel that many outdoor-specific colors can have.
wabi-sabi patio featuring Armadillo by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Kitchen Photo
Using Armadillo in the kitchen allows the architectural details—like open shelving or a custom range hood—to stand out. It creates a soft-focus background that makes even a simple stack of white plates look like a deliberate design choice.
Armadillo — scandinavian kitchen
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1 Living Room Photo
In a living room, Armadillo acts as a bridge between the indoors and the view outside. It carries the organic weight of the natural world into the home, allowing the greenery from windows to pop while keeping the interior feeling protected and private. Pair it with oversized plants and ceramic vessels for a full organic-modern aesthetic.
A organic modern living room painted in Armadillo
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1 Mudroom Photo
Using Armadillo on mudroom walls makes the white trim and hooks pop. It creates a high-contrast, organized look that makes even a room full of sports gear and rain boots look like it has a system and a sense of order.
Armadillo paint in a traditional mudroom
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1 House Photo
The way Armadillo interacts with exterior lighting—like sconces or path lights—is dramatic. At night, the house takes on a protective, fortress-like quality that feels incredibly secure and welcoming to those returning home.
Armadillo color — modern luxury house inspiration
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Expert Perspectives
In-depth articles and real-home features from across our network of home and design sites.
Coordinating Colors
Cultured Pearl reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 29), opening up a space where Armadillo encloses it.
Trim Color
Cultured Pearl reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 29), opening up a space where Armadillo encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 30 vs 29), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 29 and 26, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 30 and 29, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 29 vs 28), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 31 vs 29), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 32 vs 29), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 29 vs 29), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 29 vs 28), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 7-point LRV gap (35 vs 29) makes Truly Taupe the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 53 vs 29, Niebla Azul is decisively the brighter choice.
Silver Lake reflects far more light (LRV 53 vs 29), opening up a space where Armadillo encloses it.
Glass Bead reflects far more light (LRV 77 vs 29), opening up a space where Armadillo encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 29 vs 29), so neither reads brighter in a room.
At LRV 29 vs 6, Armadillo is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 48 vs 29, Essential Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 32 vs 29), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 11-point LRV gap (40 vs 29) makes Proper Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
A 7-point LRV gap (35 vs 29) makes Truly Taupe the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
Armadillo reflects far more light (LRV 29 vs 15), opening up a space where Garret Gray encloses it.
A 7-point LRV gap (29 vs 22) makes Armadillo the marginally brighter of the two.
A 7-point LRV gap (29 vs 22) makes Armadillo the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 29 vs 11, Armadillo is decisively the brighter choice.