Swiss Brown vs Ammonite
Swiss Brown is a Behr color while Ammonite comes from Farrow & Ball. Hue-wise, Swiss Brown belongs to the greige-grey family and Ammonite to the beige-greige family. At LRV 69 vs 12, Ammonite will read as the brighter of the two — a 56-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Swiss Brown's red character against Ammonite's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 45.4, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Swiss Brown vs Ammonite in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Swiss Brown and Ammonite in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
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 Swiss Brown.
Color Details
Swiss Brown vs Ammonite Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Swiss Brown 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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