Ammonite vs Vaguely Mauve
Where Ammonite belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Vaguely Mauve is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Ammonite belongs to the beige-greige family and Vaguely Mauve to the grey family. Ammonite (LRV 69) reflects noticeably more light than Vaguely Mauve (LRV 57), a difference of 11 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. The ΔE 7.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Ammonite vs Vaguely Mauve in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Ammonite and Vaguely Mauve 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.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Ammonite reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Vaguely Mauve.
Color Details
Ammonite vs Vaguely Mauve Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ammonite on one side and Vaguely Mauve 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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