Ammonite vs Gold Buff
Where Ammonite belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Gold Buff is a PPG color. Hue-wise, Ammonite belongs to the beige-greige family and Gold Buff to the beige family. Ammonite (LRV 69) reflects noticeably more light than Gold Buff (LRV 56), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 34.7, 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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Ammonite vs Gold Buff Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ammonite on one side and Gold Buff 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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