Javan Dawn 1 vs Ammonite
Where Javan Dawn 1 belongs to Dulux's range, Ammonite is a Farrow & Ball color. Javan Dawn 1 reads as blue, while Ammonite reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Ammonite (LRV 69) reflects noticeably more light than Javan Dawn 1 (LRV 36), a difference of 33 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Javan Dawn 1 runs cool while Ammonite is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 43.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Javan Dawn 1 vs Ammonite Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Javan Dawn 1 on one side and Ammonite on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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