Ammonite vs S 0502-Y50R
Where Ammonite belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, S 0502-Y50R is a NCS color. Ammonite reads as beige-greige, while S 0502-Y50R reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. S 0502-Y50R (LRV 85) reflects noticeably more light than Ammonite (LRV 69), a difference of 16 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 7.5 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 0502-Y50R in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Ammonite and S 0502-Y50R 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.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. S 0502-Y50R reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Ammonite.
Color Details
Ammonite vs S 0502-Y50R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ammonite on one side and S 0502-Y50R 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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