Dolphin Fin vs Ammonite
Dolphin Fin is a Behr color while Ammonite comes from Farrow & Ball. Hue-wise, Dolphin Fin belongs to the greige-grey family and Ammonite to the beige-greige family. At LRV 69 vs 59, Ammonite will read as the brighter of the two — a 10-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Dolphin Fin's yellow character against Ammonite's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 5.4, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Dolphin Fin vs Ammonite in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Dolphin Fin and Ammonite are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Ammonite returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Dining Room
Dining room light is typically the warmest in the house, which shifts both colors toward the red end of the spectrum compared to daylight. Ammonite reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Dolphin Fin.
Color Details
Dolphin Fin vs Ammonite Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dolphin Fin 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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