S 1502-Y vs Ammonite
S 1502-Y is a NCS color while Ammonite comes from Farrow & Ball. Hue-wise, S 1502-Y belongs to the greige-grey family and Ammonite to the beige-greige family. At LRV 69 vs 64, Ammonite will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-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 3.1, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
S 1502-Y vs Ammonite in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. S 1502-Y and Ammonite 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
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Ammonite has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Dining Room
Dining room light is typically the warmest in the house, which shifts both colors toward the red end of the spectrum compared to daylight. Ammonite reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
S 1502-Y vs Ammonite Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 1502-Y on one side and Ammonite 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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