Buff Tone vs Ammonite
Buff Tone (Behr) and Ammonite (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Buff Tone belongs to the beige family and Ammonite to the beige-greige family. The 3-point LRV gap — 69 for Ammonite vs 66 for Buff Tone — means Ammonite will open up a space more effectively. Where Buff Tone leans red, Ammonite reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 10.6 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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Buff Tone vs Ammonite Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Buff Tone 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.
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At LRV 66 vs 30, Buff Tone is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 66 vs 43, Buff Tone is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 66 vs 31, Buff Tone is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 66 vs 7, Buff Tone is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 66 vs 24, Buff Tone is decisively the brighter choice.
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