Ammonite vs Armagnac
Where Ammonite belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Armagnac is a Sherwin-Williams color. Ammonite reads as beige-greige, while Armagnac reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Ammonite (LRV 69) reflects noticeably more light than Armagnac (LRV 28), a difference of 41 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 43.8, 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 Armagnac Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ammonite on one side and Armagnac 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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