Shamrock Green vs Ammonite
Shamrock Green (Behr) and Ammonite (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Shamrock Green belongs to the green family and Ammonite to the beige-greige family. The 44-point LRV gap — 69 for Ammonite vs 25 for Shamrock Green — means Ammonite will open up a space more effectively. Where Shamrock Green leans green, Ammonite reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 45.0 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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Shamrock Green vs Ammonite Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Shamrock 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 Shamrock Green comparisons
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