Surf Green vs Ammonite
Surf Green (Benjamin Moore) and Ammonite (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. Surf Green reads as green, while Ammonite reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 8-point LRV gap — 76 for Surf Green vs 69 for Ammonite — means Surf Green will open up a space more effectively. Where Surf Green leans green, Ammonite reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 15.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Surf Green vs Ammonite Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Surf Green on one side and Ammonite on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
More Surf Green comparisons
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At LRV 76 vs 58, Surf Green is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 76 vs 27, Surf Green is decisively the brighter choice.
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Surf Green reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 4), opening up a space where Naval encloses it.
At LRV 76 vs 55, Surf Green is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 76 vs 13, Surf Green is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 76 vs 44, Surf Green is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 76 vs 12, Surf Green is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 76 vs 8, Surf Green is decisively the brighter choice.
A 8-point LRV gap (76 vs 68) makes Surf Green the marginally brighter of the two.
Surf Green reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 41), opening up a space where Dix Blue encloses it.
At LRV 76 vs 12, Surf Green is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 76 vs 45, Surf Green is decisively the brighter choice.
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