Armory vs Nutshell

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. At LRV 14 vs 5, Nutshell will read as the brighter of the two — a 10-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Armory's neutral character against Nutshell's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 19.3, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.