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Ammonite vs Shoreline

Farrow & Ball Ammonite No.274 compared with Benjamin Moore Shoreline 1471

Ammonite and Shoreline are very close, with only a subtle difference in undertone. Both have a warm yellow undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 1.1) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.

Living room painted Ammonite on the left and Shoreline on the right
Ammonite · Farrow & BallShoreline · Benjamin MoorePhoto: Pipcke / Unsplash

ΔE 1.1 · Very close

How different the two colors look. Under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall; over 5 is clearly different.

Which to choose

For a small or dim room, Shoreline reflects more light (LRV 69).

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Side by side

AmmoniteShoreline
BrandFarrow & BallBenjamin Moore
CodeNo.2741471
LRV6769
Undertoneyellowyellow
FamilyGrayGray
HEX#D8D6CF#D9D8D3
Good foropen-plan living areas, hallwaysopen-plan living areas, hallways

Questions

What is the difference between Ammonite and Shoreline?

Ammonite and Shoreline are very close, with only a subtle difference in undertone. Both have a warm yellow undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 1.1) 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 Shoreline?

Shoreline is lighter, with an LRV of 69 against 67.

How does Ammonite compare to Shoreline in a north-facing room?

In north light Ammonite will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip. Shoreline has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.

Based on published color values. Screens vary, so always check a physical sample before buying.

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