Ammonite vs S 1005-R50B
Ammonite is a Farrow & Ball color while S 1005-R50B comes from NCS. Hue-wise, Ammonite belongs to the beige-greige family and S 1005-R50B to the grey family. With LRVs of 69 and 70, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Ammonite's warm character against S 1005-R50B's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 6.8, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Ammonite vs S 1005-R50B in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Ammonite and S 1005-R50B 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.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The temperature contrast between Ammonite and S 1005-R50B is what sets these apart most in this context.
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Ammonite vs S 1005-R50B Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ammonite on one side and S 1005-R50B 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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