PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Farrow & BallStrong Whitevs Farrow & BallAmmonite
Why this comparison. Strong White is the cooler architectural white; Ammonite tips into pale gray.
Strong White and Ammonite are close but distinct (ΔE 7.12). Visible difference on the wall, especially in flat daylight.
FARROW & BALL · No. 2001
Strong White
#E5E0CE · LRV 81
Undertone: yellow / warm
FARROW & BALL · No. 274
Ammonite
#C9C2B0 · LRV 56
Undertone: red-orange / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
7.12
different
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
25
Strong White is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Different
Strong White: yellow / warm
Ammonite: red-orange / warm
Ammonite: red-orange / warm
Strong White is meaningfully lighter (LRV 81 vs 56). On a wall, Strong White reads near-white; Ammonite reads light, airy.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Strong White | Ammonite |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Farrow & Ball |
| SKU | No. 2001 | No. 274 |
| Hex | #E5E0CE | #C9C2B0 |
| RGB | 229, 224, 206 | 201, 194, 176 |
| LRV | 81 | 56 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral | Neutral |
When to pick which
PICK STRONG WHITE
Farrow & Ball Strong 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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