Ammonite vs Gambol Gold
Where Ammonite belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Gambol Gold is a Sherwin-Williams color. Ammonite reads as beige-greige, while Gambol Gold reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Ammonite (LRV 69) reflects noticeably more light than Gambol Gold (LRV 48), a difference of 21 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 55.3, 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 Gambol Gold Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ammonite on one side and Gambol Gold 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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