Ammonite vs Open Air
Ammonite is a Farrow & Ball color while Open Air comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Ammonite belongs to the beige-greige family and Open Air to the blue family. With LRVs of 69 and 70, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Ammonite's warm character against Open Air's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 11.4, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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 Open Air Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ammonite on one side and Open Air 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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