Armadillo vs Spalding Gray paint color comparison

Armadillo vs Spalding Gray

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Both sit in the greige-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Armadillo (LRV 29) reflects noticeably more light than Spalding Gray (LRV 22), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 6.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Armadillo
Sherwin-Williams · 9160
LRV28.9
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9160
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Spalding Gray
Sherwin-Williams · 6074
LRV22.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6074
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Armadillo vs Spalding Gray Simulated Comparison

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