Ammonite vs RAL 860-1
Ammonite is a Farrow & Ball color while RAL 860-1 comes from RAL Effect. Hue-wise, Ammonite belongs to the beige-greige family and RAL 860-1 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. At ΔE 5.8, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Ammonite vs RAL 860-1 in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Ammonite and RAL 860-1 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.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. Side by side like this, the difference is easy to read — which is exactly why seeing them in a real space is more useful than comparing chips.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. Side by side like this, the difference is easy to read — which is exactly why seeing them in a real space is more useful than comparing chips.
Color Details
Ammonite vs RAL 860-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ammonite on one side and RAL 860-1 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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