Ammonite vs Mermaid Tears
Where Ammonite belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Mermaid Tears is a PPG color. Ammonite reads as beige-greige, while Mermaid Tears reads as yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Mermaid Tears (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than Ammonite (LRV 69), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 29.0, 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 Mermaid Tears Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ammonite on one side and Mermaid Tears 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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