S 1000-N vs Ammonite
S 1000-N (NCS) and Ammonite (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. The 5-point LRV gap — 74 for S 1000-N vs 69 for Ammonite — means S 1000-N will open up a space more effectively. Where S 1000-N leans neutral, Ammonite reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 4.6 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room.
S 1000-N vs Ammonite Color Comparison
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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S 1000-N vs Ammonite in Real Spaces
S 1000-N and Ammonite are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone. These real-room photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions. Showing 2 room types where both colors have photos.
Living Room
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. S 1000-N reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
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