Armadillo vs Softer Tan
Where Armadillo belongs to PPG's range, Softer Tan is a Sherwin-Williams color. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (58 vs 60), so they'll read as similarly Light in most lighting conditions. At ΔE 1.0, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Armadillo vs Softer Tan Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Armadillo on one side and Softer Tan 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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