Salt Cellar vs Ammonite
Where Salt Cellar belongs to Behr's range, Ammonite is a Farrow & Ball color. Hue-wise, Salt Cellar belongs to the grey family and Ammonite to the beige-greige family. Salt Cellar (LRV 73) reflects noticeably more light than Ammonite (LRV 69), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Salt Cellar runs green and yellow while Ammonite is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 3.4 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Salt Cellar vs Ammonite Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Salt Cellar 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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