Ammonite vs S 0300-N
Where Ammonite belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, S 0300-N is a NCS color. Hue-wise, Ammonite belongs to the beige-greige family and S 0300-N to the beige-white family. S 0300-N (LRV 90) reflects noticeably more light than Ammonite (LRV 69), a difference of 21 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 9.7 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Ammonite vs S 0300-N in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Ammonite and S 0300-N are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. S 0300-N reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Ammonite.
Color Details
Ammonite vs S 0300-N Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ammonite on one side and S 0300-N 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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