Ammonite vs Antique Red
Where Ammonite belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Antique Red is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Ammonite belongs to the beige-greige family and Antique Red to the pink-red family. Ammonite (LRV 69) reflects noticeably more light than Antique Red (LRV 12), a difference of 57 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 60.8, 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 Antique Red Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ammonite on one side and Antique Red 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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