Armadillo 14-17 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D7C8B1, estimated LRV 59 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Parachute Silk from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #D7C8B1 · 14-17
Armadillo
59%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Armadillo Technical Profile
HEX Code#D7C8B1
RGB215, 200, 177
Estimated LRV58.9
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Armadillo
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Parachute Silk
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#D6C7B0
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Softer Tan
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#DACAB2
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#D5C7B3
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Sandstone Palette
Vista Paint
#D8CBB4
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Hirshfield's
#D9CCB6
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Thousand Islands
Benjamin Moore
#DDCDB4
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Beach Dune
Valspar
#D4C3AC
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Westwood
Dutch Boy
#D7C5AE
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Joa's White
Farrow & Ball
#DECFB9
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#DACCBA
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Colors That Work With Armadillo
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Armadillo
#D7C8B1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Armadillo
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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
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Armadillo — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Armadillo have?
Armadillo by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Armadillo from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Armadillo are Parachute Silk by Behr (a close digital match), Softer Tan by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Estate Limestone by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value of 58.9, 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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