Armadillo vs Dried Lavender
Armadillo and Dried Lavender come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Armadillo reads as greige-grey, while Dried Lavender reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 29 vs 29 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Armadillo leans warm, Dried Lavender reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 19.2 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Armadillo vs Dried Lavender in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Armadillo and Dried Lavender in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Living Room
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Armadillo brings more warmth to the space, while Dried Lavender keeps things cooler and crisper.
Color Details
Armadillo vs Dried Lavender Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Armadillo on one side and Dried Lavender 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.