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Sherwin Williams Armadillo (SW 9160) Paint Color


Color Name: Armadillo (SW 9160)
Hex Color Code: #9E9089
RGB Color Code: RGB(158, 144, 137)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 8.9%, 13.3%, 38.0%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Armadillo (SW 9160) color - its meaning and example


What color is Armadillo (SW 9160)?

Armadillo (SW 9160) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Armadillo (SW 9160) is #9E9089, and the RGB color code is RGB(158, 144, 137).

In the RGB color model, Armadillo (SW 9160) has a red value of 158, a green value of 144, and a blue value of 137. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 8.9% magenta, 13.3% yellow, and 38.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 20° (degrees), 9.8 % saturation, and 57.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Armadillo (SW 9160) has a hue of 20° (degrees), 13.3 % saturation and 62.0 % brightness/value.


Armadillo (SW 9160) is cool or warm?

The color Armadillo (SW 9160) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Armadillo (SW 9160)?

Armadillo (SW 9160) has an LRV of nearly 29. By LRV value, it is a medium color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Armadillo (SW 9160)

Light Color


Compare LRV 29 of Armadillo (SW 9160) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 29 puts Sherwin Williams Armadillo (SW 9160) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Armadillo (SW 9160) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(158, 144, 137)
Red
158 (62.0%)
Green
144 (56.5%)
Blue
137 (53.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
8.86%
Yellow
13.29%
Key
38.04%

HSL

HSL(20deg, 9.8 %, 57.8 %)

Hue
20°
Saturation
9.77 %.
Lightness
57.84 %.

RYB

RYB(63, 88, 78)
Red
63 (24.6%)
Yellow
88 (34.4%)
Blue
78 (30.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
20°
Saturation
13.29 %.
Brightness / Value
61.96 %.

HWB

H: 20°

W: 53.73 %

B: 38.04 %

XYZ

X : 28.59

Y : 29.02

Z : 27.76

YXY

Y1 : 29.02

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 38.04%

M : 43.53%

Y : 46.27%


LRV

~ 29 %

Munsell Color System

9.3YR 5.9/1.2

CIE-Lab

L : 60.8

A : 3.97

B : 5.59

CIE-Lch

L : 60.8

C : 6.86

H : 54.62

CIE-Luv

L : 60.8

U : 8.81

V : 7.11

Hunter-Lab

L : 53.87

A : 0.45

B : 7.16






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Armadillo (SW 9160) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Armadillo (SW 9160) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



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ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)
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ΔE - 6.80 (93.2% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


RAL Design


Armadillo (SW 9160) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Armadillo (SW 9160) to RAL Design


#9A908A
RAL 060 60 05 - Screed Grey
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#998E8A
RAL 040 60 05 - Warm Grey
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
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RAL 060 60 10 - Oak Brown
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
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RAL 050 60 10 - Ecru Ochre
ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


Armadillo (SW 9160) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Armadillo (SW 9160) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Armadillo (SW 9160) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Armadillo (SW 9160) to Pantone PMS


#968C83
PANTONE Warm Gray 7 C
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#9A887B
PANTONE 8020 C
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
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PANTONE 10371 C
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#95908D
PANTONE 8040 C
ΔE - 4.25 (95.8% similar)


RAL Classic


Armadillo (SW 9160) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Armadillo (SW 9160) to RAL Classic


#979392
RAL 7036 - Platinum Gray
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)
#928E85
RAL 7030 - Stone Gray
ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)
#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 6.11 (93.9% similar)
#878581
RAL 9007 - Gray Aluminium
ΔE - 7.44 (92.6% similar)


British Standard 4800


Armadillo (SW 9160) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Armadillo (SW 9160) to British Standard 4800


#939393
BS 16-A-07 - Mid Grey
ΔE - 6.90 (93.1% similar)
#8E8E8E
BS 18-B-23 - Grey
ΔE - 7.08 (92.9% similar)
#908473
BS 06-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 7.15 (92.8% similar)
#8A8A89
BS 10-A-05 - Grey
ΔE - 7.46 (92.5% similar)





Paint similar to Armadillo (SW 9160) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Armadillo (SW 9160) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Benjamin Moore


Armadillo (SW 9160) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Armadillo (SW 9160) to Benjamin Moore


#9F8E84
Studio Clay (CSP-380)
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
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ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
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Ticonderoga Taupe (992)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#9F9282
Weimaraner (AF-155)
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Armadillo (SW 9160) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Armadillo (SW 9160) to Dunn-Edwards


#A49688
Sorrel Felt (DET 624)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#9E9589
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ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
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Cobblestone Path (DE 6068)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)


Valspar


Armadillo (SW 9160) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Armadillo (SW 9160) to Valspar


#9E8C80
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ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#A38E89
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ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
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ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
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ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)





PPG Paints


Armadillo (SW 9160) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Armadillo (SW 9160) to PPG Paints


#9C8F83
Nut Shell (PPG14-02)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
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Tanglewood (PPG1073-5)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
#91857C
Wild Wilderness (PPG1019-5)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#9D8C7C
Roasted Chestnut (PPG15-30)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Armadillo (SW 9160) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Armadillo (SW 9160) to Sherwin Williams


#978A7F
Hammered Silver (SW 2840)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#988F85
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ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
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Cocoa Whip (SW 9084)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#A18D7D
Dry Dock (SW 7502)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)


Behr


Armadillo (SW 9160) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Armadillo (SW 9160) to Behr


#998988
Fashion Week (MQ1-37)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
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Studio Taupe (PPU5-07)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)
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Creek Bend (790F-4)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#A5988A
Shiitake (N220-4)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


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