Armory vs Deep Forest Brown paint color comparison

Armory vs Deep Forest Brown

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. With LRVs of 5 and 4, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. They share a neutral quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 4.7, 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.

Armory vs Deep Forest Brown in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Armory and Deep Forest Brown 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.

House

At full exterior scale, the difference between these two colors becomes much easier to judge than from a small chip. Side by side like this, the difference is easy to read — which is exactly why seeing them in a real space is more useful than comparing chips.

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Color Details

Armory
Sherwin-Williams · 9600
LRV4.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9600
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Deep Forest Brown
Sherwin-Williams · 9175
LRV3.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9175
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Armory vs Deep Forest Brown Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Armory on one side and Deep Forest Brown 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.