Ammonite vs Free Spirit
Where Ammonite belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Free Spirit is a Sherwin-Williams color. Ammonite reads as beige-greige, while Free Spirit reads as purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Ammonite (LRV 69) reflects noticeably more light than Free Spirit (LRV 49), a difference of 20 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Ammonite runs warm while Free Spirit is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 25.5, 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 Free Spirit Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ammonite on one side and Free Spirit 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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