Ammonite vs Restrained Gold
Where Ammonite belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Restrained Gold is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Ammonite belongs to the beige-greige family and Restrained Gold to the beige family. Ammonite (LRV 69) reflects noticeably more light than Restrained Gold (LRV 46), a difference of 22 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 26.2, 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 Restrained Gold Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ammonite on one side and Restrained 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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