Subtle Blue vs Ammonite

PPG
·
Farrow & Ball

Where Subtle Blue belongs to PPG's range, Ammonite is a Farrow & Ball color. Subtle Blue (LRV 75) reflects noticeably more light than Ammonite (LRV 69), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 8.4 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice.

Subtle Blue vs Ammonite Color Comparison

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

ΔE 8.4Noticeable difference

Color Details

Subtle Blue
PPG · PPG1152-1
Hex#d9e3e5
LRV75.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1152-1
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnesslight
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Ammonite
Farrow & Ball · 274
Hex#ddd8cf
LRV68.9
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number274
Undertone
Temperaturewarm
Brightnesslight
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