Ammonite vs Viva La Bleu
Where Ammonite belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Viva La Bleu is a PPG color. Ammonite reads as beige-greige, while Viva La Bleu reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Ammonite (LRV 69) reflects noticeably more light than Viva La Bleu (LRV 50), a difference of 19 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 29.7, 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 Viva La Bleu Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ammonite on one side and Viva La Bleu 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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