Ammonite vs Blue Iris
Ammonite (Farrow & Ball) and Blue Iris (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Ammonite belongs to the beige-greige family and Blue Iris to the blue-grey family. The 4-point LRV gap — 73 for Blue Iris vs 69 for Ammonite — means Blue Iris will open up a space more effectively. Where Ammonite leans warm, Blue Iris reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 6.5 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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 Blue Iris Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ammonite on one side and Blue Iris 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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