Armadillo N230-3 is a neutral paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C9B9AE, LRV 50 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mocha Bisque from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C9B9AE · N230-3
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50%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Armadillo in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Armadillo in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrArmadillo
Nearly identical
PPGMocha Bisque
Mocha Bisque
PPG
Nearly identical
Dust Bunny
Valspar
Nearly identical
Knitting Basket
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Castellina
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bona Fide Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Mountain Canyon
Kilz
Very similar
Elephant's Breath
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Bare Titanium
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Baguette
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Moonbeam
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Armadillo
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Armadillo
#C9B9AE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAA85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Armadillo
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Armadillo Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Armadillo.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Armadillo — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Armadillo have?
Armadillo by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Armadillo in your own space before committing.
What colors match Armadillo from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Armadillo are Mocha Bisque by PPG (a near-identical match), Dust Bunny by Valspar (a near-identical match), Knitting Basket by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Armadillo's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Armadillo?
Armadillo has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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