Farrow and Ball Ammonite 274
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- Ammonite for bedroom (33 photos)
- Ammonite for living room (72 photos)
- Farrow and Ball Ammonite for bathroom (17 photos)
- Farrow and Ball 274 on kitchen cabinets (21 photos)
- Farrow and Ball Ammonite reviews (31 photos)
- What are Farrow and Ball Ammonite undertones?
- Is Ammonite 274 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Ammonite
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Ammonite 274
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Ammonite 274 |
| Code: | 274 |
| Name: | Ammonite |
| Brand: | Farrow and Ball |
What color is Farrow and Ball Ammonite?
Farrow and Ball Ammonite 274 is a light, muted grey with a soft beige cast that keeps it from reading cold or stark. Its low saturation gives walls a gentle, chalky appearance, while the #ddd8cf value places it comfortably in the pale neutral range. In north-facing rooms, Ammonite can appear more distinctly grey; warmer daylight and lamplight draw out its subtle sandy undertone. It suits living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where a quiet backdrop is wanted without the brightness of pure white. Pair it with natural oak, linen upholstery, warm white trim, charcoal details, or aged brass for a grounded, lightly layered interior.
Ammonite for bedroom (33 photos)
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing grey shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm light paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
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Ammonite for living room (72 photos)
Check out this stunning light color used in real living rooms. Explore how this grey shade can create a unique space
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Farrow and Ball 274 for bathroom (17 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm light grey real bathrooms.
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Farrow and Ball 274 on kitchen cabinets (21 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm grey hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Farrow and Ball Ammonite reviews (31 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this grey that were not included in specific categories. Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Farrow and Ball Ammonite undertones?
Ammonite is a light, very muted grey with a soft off-white character and only a faint yellow-leaning bias in the supplied digital sample. It reads mostly neutral rather than distinctly warm or cool, though that slight yellow direction can make it feel less stark than a blue-grey. Farrow & Ball describes it as neither too warm nor too cool with a subtle grey tone, which fits its visibly balanced grey main family. Warm artificial light may bring out its slight creamy cast, while cool daylight can make its grey neutrality appear clearer.
Manufacturer information used in this description: official color page.
HEX value:
RGB code:
221, 216, 207
Is Farrow and Ball Ammonite cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 39°, this Grey reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
274 Ammonite HSL code: 39, 17%, 84%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Ammonite
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural-light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange-red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange-yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball Ammonite:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Ammonite with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 219, such as Farrow and Ball Black Blue and Graupel.
LRV of Ammonite
Ammonite has an LRV of 68.88% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 68.88%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #ddd8cf |
| RGB Decimal | 221, 216, 207 |
| RGB Percent | 86.67%, 84.71%, 81.18% |
| HSV | Hue: 39° Saturation: 6.33% Value: 86.67% |
| HSL | hsl(39, 17.07, 83.92) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.26 Yellow: 6.33 Key: 13.33 |
| YIQ | Y: 216.469 I: 5.872 Q: -1.743 |
| XYZ | X: 65.635 Y: 68.989 Z: 68.873 |
| CIE Lab | L:86.499 a:0.14 b:5.039 |
| CIE Luv | L:86.499 u:3.393 v:7.523 |
| Decimal | 14538959 |
| Hunter Lab | 83.06, -4.302, 8.979 |
Color equivalents
30YY 69/048
Khaki Mists 5
Dulux
271
Rolling Fog - Light
Little Greene
G486
Tailwind
Tikkurila
G487
Batiste
Tikkurila
0552
Breeze
Jotun
40YY 73/028
Chiltern White
Dulux
230
Ceviche
Little Greene
10YY 73/042
Pale Nutmeg
Dulux
30YY 68/024
Thimble Case
Dulux
Y487
Piazza
Tikkurila
G484
Talcum
Tikkurila
44YY 69/069
Weathered Pebble
Dulux
1024
Timeless
Jotun
241
Skimming Stone
Farrow and Ball
20YY 74/055
Labrador Sands 6
Dulux
30YY 78/035
Vintage Chandelier
Dulux
10YY 72/021
Paper Chain
Dulux
277
Dimpse
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