Ammonite vs Serenely
Where Ammonite belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Serenely is a Sherwin-Williams color. Ammonite reads as beige-greige, while Serenely reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Ammonite (LRV 69) reflects noticeably more light than Serenely (LRV 66), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Ammonite runs warm while Serenely is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 6.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Ammonite vs Serenely in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Ammonite and Serenely are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The temperature contrast between Ammonite and Serenely is what sets these apart most in this context.
Color Details
Ammonite vs Serenely Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ammonite on one side and Serenely 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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