Armadillo vs Niebla Azul
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Armadillo belongs to the greige-grey family and Niebla Azul to the blue-grey family. Niebla Azul (LRV 53) reflects noticeably more light than Armadillo (LRV 29), a difference of 24 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Armadillo runs warm while Niebla Azul is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 20.4, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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 Niebla Azul Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Armadillo on one side and Niebla Azul 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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