Ammonite vs Limestone
Where Ammonite belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Limestone is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Ammonite belongs to the beige-greige family and Limestone to the grey family. Ammonite (LRV 69) reflects noticeably more light than Limestone (LRV 13), a difference of 56 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Ammonite runs warm while Limestone is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 43.5, 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 Limestone Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ammonite on one side and Limestone 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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