Ammonite vs Choice Cream
Where Ammonite belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Choice Cream is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Ammonite belongs to the beige-greige family and Choice Cream to the beige family. Choice Cream (LRV 77) reflects noticeably more light than Ammonite (LRV 69), a difference of 8 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. The ΔE 6.7 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Ammonite vs Choice Cream in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Ammonite and Choice Cream 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.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Choice Cream reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Ammonite.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Choice Cream reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Ammonite.
Color Details
Ammonite vs Choice Cream Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ammonite on one side and Choice Cream 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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