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Farrow & Ball Ammonite

No. 274 · #D9D6D1 · LRV ~67.4

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Sandstone Gray (~98% proximity)

Ammonite (No. 274) is a light warm gray from Farrow & Ball with a subtle yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 67.4 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Sandstone Gray (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Ammonite in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

67.4 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

No. 274

HEX

#D9D6D1

RGB

217, 214, 209

HSL

38°, 10%, 84%

Family

Grays

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Ammonite FAQ

What undertone does Ammonite have?

Ammonite is a light warm gray with a subtle yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Ammonite?

Ammonite has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 67.4 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Ammonite in other brands?

Valspar: Sandstone Gray (7004-18), ~98% proximity; PPG: Fog (PPG1010-2), ~98% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Shoreline (1471), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Cloud (DEC791), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: First Star (SW 7646), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: First Star (HGSW7646), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Fog (PPG1010-2), ~97% proximity; Behr: Seagull Gray (N360-1), ~97% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Ammonite?

The HEX code of Ammonite (No. 274) is #D9D6D1, RGB 217, 214, 209. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.