Ammonite vs Major Blue
Ammonite is a Farrow & Ball color while Major Blue comes from Sherwin-Williams. Ammonite reads as beige-greige, while Major Blue reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 69 vs 29, Ammonite will read as the brighter of the two — a 40-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Ammonite's warm character against Major Blue's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 46.4, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Ammonite vs Major Blue in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Seeing Ammonite and Major Blue in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The LRV gap is large enough that Ammonite will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Major Blue would.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Ammonite will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Major Blue would.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that Ammonite will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Major Blue would.
Color Details
Ammonite vs Major Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ammonite on one side and Major 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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