ColorplanAmmonite vs Sea Salt
Farrow & Ball Ammonite No.274 compared with Benjamin Moore Sea Salt CSP-95
Ammonite and Sea Salt are practically the same color; most people can't tell them apart on a wall. Both have a warm yellow undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 0.5) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.
ΔE 0.5 · Nearly identical
How different the two colors look. Under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall; over 5 is clearly different.
Side by side
| Ammonite | Sea Salt | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Benjamin Moore |
| Code | No.274 | CSP-95 |
| LRV | 63 | 63 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Family | Gray | Gray |
| HEX | #D5CFC2 | #D4CFC3 |
| Good for | open-plan living areas, hallways | open-plan living areas, hallways |
Questions
What is the difference between Ammonite and Sea Salt?
Ammonite and Sea Salt are practically the same color; most people can't tell them apart on a wall. Both have a warm yellow undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 0.5) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.
Which is lighter, Ammonite or Sea Salt?
They have the same LRV (63), so they're equally light.
How does Ammonite compare to Sea Salt in a north-facing room?
In north light Ammonite will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip. The same goes for Sea Salt.
Based on published color values. Screens vary, so always check a physical sample before buying.