Studio Clay vs Ammonite
Where Studio Clay belongs to Behr's range, Ammonite is a Farrow & Ball color. Hue-wise, Studio Clay belongs to the beige family and Ammonite to the beige-greige family. Ammonite (LRV 69) reflects noticeably more light than Studio Clay (LRV 61), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Studio Clay runs red while Ammonite is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 7.7 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Studio Clay vs Ammonite in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Studio Clay 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
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The brightness difference is modest but present — Ammonite gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Studio Clay vs Ammonite Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Studio Clay 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 Studio Clay comparisons
See how Studio Clay stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
