Cobalt blue vs Ammonite

RAL Classic
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Farrow & Ball

Cobalt blue (RAL Classic) and Ammonite (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. The 63-point LRV gap — 69 for Ammonite vs 6 for Cobalt blue — means Ammonite will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 72.3 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives.

Cobalt blue vs Ammonite Color Comparison

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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 72.3Very different colors

Color Details

Cobalt blue
RAL Classic · RAL 5013
Hex#193153
LRV6.1
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 5013
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessdark
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Ammonite
Farrow & Ball · 274
Hex#ddd8cf
LRV68.9
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number274
Undertone
Temperaturewarm
Brightnesslight
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Cobalt blue vs Ammonite in Real Spaces

Seeing Cobalt blue and Ammonite in actual rooms makes the difference concrete. Browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall. Showing 1 room type where both colors have photos.

Kitchen Cabinets

Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. Ammonite returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

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