Sherwin Williams Armadillo SW 9160
| Official page: | Armadillo SW 9160 |
| Code: | SW 9160 |
| Name: | Armadillo |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Armadillo?
Step into a world of warmth and sophistication with Sherwin Williams SW 9160 Armadillo. This rich and versatile color adds a touch of elegance to any space, from cozy living rooms to inviting bedrooms. SW 9160 Armadillo pairs beautifully with earthy tones and natural materials, creating a harmonious atmosphere that is both modern and timeless. Transform your dining room or home office with this stunning hue, evoking a sense of tranquility and style. Embrace the effortless beauty of Armadillo SW 9160 and elevate your interiors with its refined charm.
Armadillo for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing purple shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
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Armadillo for living room (7 photos)
Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this purple shade can create a unique space
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Sherwin Williams SW 9160 for bathroom (2 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm Mid-tone purple real bathrooms.
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Sherwin Williams SW 9160 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm purple hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Sherwin Williams Armadillo reviews (9 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this purple that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Sherwin Williams Armadillo undertones?
Armadillo has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#9E9089
RGB code:
158, 144, 137
Is Sherwin Williams Armadillo SW 9160 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 20°, this Purple leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
SW 9160 Armadillo HSL code: 20, 10%, 58%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Armadillo
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Purple shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Armadillo:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
SW 9160
Armadillo
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Armadillo with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 200, such as Sherwin Williams Niebla Azul and Silver Lake.
LRV of Armadillo
Armadillo has an LRV of 28.93% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 28.93%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #9e9089 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 158, 144, 137 | |
| RGB Percent | 61.96%, 56.47%, 53.73% | |
| HSV | Hue: 20° Saturation: 13.29% Value: 61.96% | |
| HSL | hsl(20, 10, 58) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 8.86 Yellow: 13.29 Key: 38.04 | |
| YIQ | Y: 147.388 I: 10.592 Q: 0.783 | |
| XYZ | X: 28.588 Y: 29.022 Z: 27.756 | |
| CIE Lab | L:60.801 a:3.967 b:5.603 | |
| CIE Luv | L:60.801 u:8.808 v:7.123 | |
| Decimal | 10391689 | |
| Hunter Lab | 53.872, 0.448, 7.163 | |
Sherwin Williams SW 9160 Armadillo
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