Farrow and Ball Ammonite 274

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Official page:Ammonite 274
Code:274
Name:Ammonite
Brand:Farrow and Ball

What color is Farrow and Ball Ammonite?

Farrow and Ball 274, often called Ammonite, is a versatile shade that adds a touch of elegance to any space. This soft, neutral tone pairs harmoniously with deep blues such as Hague Blue and rich greens like Studio Green, creating a sophisticated contrast. When combined with warm hues like India Yellow or earthy tones like Pigeon, the space exudes a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Whether used as a dominant color or as an accent, Farrow and Ball Ammonite brings a timeless and calming presence to interiors.

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LRV of Ammonite

Ammonite has an LRV of 68.88% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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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FormatCode
HEX#ddd8cf
RGB Decimal221, 216, 207
RGB Percent86.67%, 84.71%, 81.18%
HSVHue: 39° Saturation: 6.33% Value: 86.67%
HSLhsl(39, 17, 84)
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.26 Yellow: 6.33 Key: 13.33
YIQY: 216.469 I: 5.872 Q: -1.743
XYZX: 65.635 Y: 68.989 Z: 68.873
CIE LabL:86.499 a:0.14 b:5.039
CIE LuvL:86.499 u:3.393 v:7.523
Decimal14538959
Hunter Lab83.06, -4.302, 8.979

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