Armadillo vs Accessible Beige

ArmadilloBehrvsAccessible BeigeSherwin-WilliamsΔE 5.1Noticeable difference

Armadillo is a Behr color while Accessible Beige comes from Sherwin-Williams. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. At LRV 58 vs 50, Accessible Beige will read as the brighter of the two — a 7-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Armadillo's red character against Accessible Beige's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 5.1, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Armadillo vs Accessible Beige in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Armadillo and Accessible Beige 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.

Bathroom

Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — Accessible Beige gives the walls a little more lift.

ArmadilloBehr Armadillo bathroom interior

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Accessible BeigeBeige bathroom in Accessible Beige by Sherwin Williams

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Color Details

Armadillo
Behr · N230-3
Hex#c8b9ab
LRV50.2
BrandBehr
NumberN230-3
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams · 7036
Hex#D1C7B8
LRV57.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7036
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Armadillo vs Accessible Beige Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Armadillo on one side and Accessible Beige 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.

More Armadillo comparisons

See how Armadillo stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Armadillo
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Armadillo
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Armadillo
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Armadillo is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Armadillo
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Armadillo
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Armadillo reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Armadillo
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Armadillo
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Armadillo
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Armadillo reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Armadillo
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Armadillo
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Armadillo
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Armadillo is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Armadillo
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Armadillo reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Armadillo
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Armadillo is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Armadillo
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Armadillo is the lighter choice

Black grey
Armadillo
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Armadillo is the lighter choice

Piazza
Armadillo
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Armadillo
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Armadillo
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Armadillo reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Armadillo
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Armadillo reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Armadillo
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Armadillo is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Armadillo
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Armadillo
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Armadillo is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Armadillo
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Armadillo reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Armadillo
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Armadillo is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Armadillo
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Nearly identical in tone

Teton Blue
Armadillo
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Armadillo reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Armadillo
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Armadillo
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Armadillo
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Armadillo
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Armadillo is the lighter choice