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Armadillo
59%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Armadillo Technical Profile
What color is Armadillo? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #D7C8B1. Colors similar to Armadillo include Behr Parachute Silk, Behr Estate Limestone, Sherwin-Williams Softer Tan. Armadillo has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 59, Armadillo sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Armadillo
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Parachute Silk
Behr
Nearly identical
Softer Tan
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Desert Suede
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sandstone Palette
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sandstone Palette
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Thousand Islands
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Beach Dune
Valspar
Nearly identical
Marrone Met.
MPC
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Armadillo
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
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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Armadillo.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Armadillo — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Armadillo have?
Armadillo by PPG has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Armadillo from other brands?
The closest matches are Parachute Silk by Behr (#D6C7B0), Estate Limestone by Behr (#DACAB2), Softer Tan by Sherwin-Williams (#DACAB2). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Armadillo?
Armadillo has an LRV of 58.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Armadillo's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.