Ammonite vs Faraway Blue
Ammonite (Farrow & Ball) and Faraway Blue (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Ammonite reads as beige-greige, while Faraway Blue reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 15-point LRV gap — 84 for Faraway Blue vs 69 for Ammonite — means Faraway Blue will open up a space more effectively. Where Ammonite leans warm, Faraway Blue reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 9.7 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 Faraway Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ammonite on one side and Faraway Blue 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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