Ammonite vs Soft Suede
Ammonite is a Farrow & Ball color while Soft Suede comes from Sherwin-Williams. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. At LRV 69 vs 57, Ammonite will read as the brighter of the two — a 12-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 7.0, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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 Soft Suede Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ammonite on one side and Soft Suede 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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