Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Armadillo |
| SKU | SW 9160 |
| Hex | #9E9089 |
| RGB | 158, 144, 137 |
| HSL | 20°, 10%, 58% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Armadillo
Armadillo sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Armadillo is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
16 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Armadillo within Sherwin-Williams's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #9E9089 in HSL space. Pair Armadillo with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Sherwin-Williams Armadillo Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Armadillo from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 9160 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Armadillo
At Behr, the closest color to Armadillo is Tribeca (MQ1-40) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tribeca swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Armadillo
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Studio Clay (CSP-380), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Armadillo without repainting risk. See the full Studio Clay swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Armadillo
At Valspar, the closest color to Armadillo is Monkeypod (8004-5E) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Monkeypod swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Armadillo
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Armadillo is Nut Shell (PPG14-02) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nut Shell swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Armadillo
The closest Glidden equivalent of Armadillo is Talavera (PPG1018-5). At ΔE 0.66 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). If Glidden is your counter, order Talavera and you'll get the same color. See the full Talavera swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Armadillo
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Rustic Greige (404-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Armadillo without repainting risk. See the full Rustic Greige swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Armadillo
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Armadillo is Terminal Taupe (HGSW 2474) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Terminal Taupe swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Armadillo
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Armadillo is Long Winding Road (DEGR02) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Long Winding Road swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Armadillo
The closest Magnolia Home equivalent of Armadillo is Homebody (JG-136). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). If Magnolia Home is your counter, order Homebody and you'll get the same color. See the full Homebody swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Armadillo
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Armadillo is Charleston Gray (NO. 243) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Charleston Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Armadillo
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Armadillo. The nearest is Sultry Castle (0562) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sultry Castle swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Armadillo
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Armadillo. The nearest is Bush Buck (0141) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bush Buck swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Armadillo
Rodda has no exact twin of Armadillo. The nearest is Ashes (CA088) at ΔE 4.31 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ashes swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Armadillo
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Armadillo. The nearest is Fusion (C2-795) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fusion swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Armadillo
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Armadillo. The nearest is Oat Latte (391446) at ΔE 3.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Armadillo
Kompozit has no exact twin of Armadillo. The nearest is Bush Buck (0141) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bush Buck swatch →