Ammonite vs Hot Stone
Where Ammonite belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Hot Stone is a PPG color. Ammonite reads as beige-greige, while Hot Stone reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Ammonite (LRV 69) reflects noticeably more light than Hot Stone (LRV 40), a difference of 29 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 17.7, 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 Hot Stone Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ammonite on one side and Hot Stone 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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