PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Farrow & BallCornforth Whitevs Farrow & BallAmmonite
Why this comparison. The two iconic F&B light greiges; entry-level F&B decision.
Cornforth White and Ammonite are very close (ΔE 3.04). The difference shows up most in side-by-side comparison and under specific light.
FARROW & BALL · No. 228
Cornforth White
#CDC9BD · LRV 60
Undertone: red-orange / warm
FARROW & BALL · No. 274
Ammonite
#C9C2B0 · LRV 56
Undertone: red-orange / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
3.04
close
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
4
Cornforth White is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
Cornforth White: red-orange / warm
Ammonite: red-orange / warm
Ammonite: red-orange / warm
Cornforth White is slightly lighter (LRV 60 vs 56, 4-point delta).
Specs side by side
| Spec | Cornforth White | Ammonite |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Farrow & Ball |
| SKU | No. 228 | No. 274 |
| Hex | #CDC9BD | #C9C2B0 |
| RGB | 205, 201, 189 | 201, 194, 176 |
| LRV | 60 | 56 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral | Neutral |
When to pick which
PICK CORNFORTH WHITE
Farrow & Ball Cornforth White
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
PICK AMMONITE
Farrow & Ball Ammonite
Best when you want a warmer wall feel — pairs well with brass, oak, and creams.
Kompozit alternatives
Closest hex in the Kompozit deck for each side, ranked by ΔE2000.
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