Battenberg vs Ammonite

BattenbergBenjamin MoorevsAmmoniteFarrow & BallΔE 7.5Noticeable difference

Battenberg is a Benjamin Moore color while Ammonite comes from Farrow & Ball. Battenberg reads as beige-yellow, while Ammonite reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 75 vs 69, Battenberg will read as the brighter of the two — a 6-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 7.5, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Battenberg
Benjamin Moore · AF-70
Hex#E9E5D0
LRV75.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-70
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball · 274
Hex#ddd8cf
LRV68.9
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number274
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Battenberg vs Ammonite Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Battenberg on one side and Ammonite on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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 Battenberg comparisons

See how Battenberg stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Battenberg
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
Battenberg
AF-70 · LRV 75

White Dove reads slightly lighter (LRV 83 vs 75), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Iron Ore
Battenberg
Iron Ore
Benjamin Moore
Battenberg
AF-70 · LRV 75

Battenberg reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 6), opening up a space where Iron Ore encloses it.

Purbeck Stone
Battenberg
Purbeck Stone
Benjamin Moore
Battenberg
AF-70 · LRV 75

At LRV 75 vs 52, Battenberg is decisively the brighter choice.

Evergreen Fog
Battenberg
Evergreen Fog
Benjamin Moore
Battenberg
AF-70 · LRV 75

At LRV 75 vs 30, Battenberg is decisively the brighter choice.

Mizzle
Battenberg
Mizzle
Benjamin Moore
Battenberg
AF-70 · LRV 75
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Battenberg reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 52), opening up a space where Mizzle encloses it.

Agreeable Gray
Battenberg
Agreeable Gray
Benjamin Moore
Battenberg
AF-70 · LRV 75

At LRV 75 vs 60, Battenberg is decisively the brighter choice.

Accessible Beige
Battenberg
Accessible Beige
Benjamin Moore
Battenberg
AF-70 · LRV 75

Battenberg reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 58), opening up a space where Accessible Beige encloses it.

Denim Drift
Battenberg
Denim Drift
Benjamin Moore
Battenberg
AF-70 · LRV 75

Battenberg reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 27), opening up a space where Denim Drift encloses it.

French Gray
Battenberg
French Gray
Benjamin Moore
Battenberg
AF-70 · LRV 75

At LRV 75 vs 43, Battenberg is decisively the brighter choice.

Naval
Battenberg
Naval
Benjamin Moore
Battenberg
AF-70 · LRV 75
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

At LRV 75 vs 4, Battenberg is decisively the brighter choice.

Tranquil Dawn
Battenberg
Tranquil Dawn
Benjamin Moore
Battenberg
AF-70 · LRV 75

Battenberg reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 55), opening up a space where Tranquil Dawn encloses it.

Bancha
Battenberg
Bancha
Benjamin Moore
Battenberg
AF-70 · LRV 75
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Battenberg reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 13), opening up a space where Bancha encloses it.

Hardwick White
Battenberg
Hardwick White
Benjamin Moore
Battenberg
AF-70 · LRV 75

Battenberg reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 44), opening up a space where Hardwick White encloses it.

Pure White
Battenberg
Pure White
Benjamin Moore
Battenberg
AF-70 · LRV 75

A 9-point LRV gap (84 vs 75) makes Pure White the marginally brighter of the two.

Artichoke
Battenberg
Artichoke
Benjamin Moore
Battenberg
AF-70 · LRV 75
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

At LRV 75 vs 21, Battenberg is decisively the brighter choice.

Balboa Mist
Balboa Mist
Battenberg
Benjamin Moore
Battenberg
AF-70 · LRV 75

Battenberg reads slightly lighter (LRV 75 vs 66), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Shoji White
Battenberg
Shoji White
Benjamin Moore
Battenberg
AF-70 · LRV 75

With LRVs of 75 and 74, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Snowbound
Battenberg
Snowbound
Benjamin Moore
Battenberg
AF-70 · LRV 75
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound reads slightly lighter (LRV 83 vs 75), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Pewter Green
Battenberg
Pewter Green
Benjamin Moore
Battenberg
AF-70 · LRV 75

Battenberg reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 12), opening up a space where Pewter Green encloses it.

Skimming Stone
Battenberg
Skimming Stone
Benjamin Moore
Battenberg
AF-70 · LRV 75

Battenberg reads slightly lighter (LRV 75 vs 68), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Dix Blue
Battenberg
Dix Blue
Benjamin Moore
Battenberg
AF-70 · LRV 75
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

At LRV 75 vs 41, Battenberg is decisively the brighter choice.

Calamine
Battenberg
Calamine
Benjamin Moore
Battenberg
AF-70 · LRV 75
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

A 8-point LRV gap (75 vs 68) makes Battenberg the marginally brighter of the two.

Treron
Battenberg
Treron
Benjamin Moore
Battenberg
AF-70 · LRV 75
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

At LRV 75 vs 25, Battenberg is decisively the brighter choice.

Vintage Vogue
Battenberg
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Battenberg
AF-70 · LRV 75

Battenberg reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 12), opening up a space where Vintage Vogue encloses it.

Saybrook Sage
Battenberg
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Battenberg
AF-70 · LRV 75

Battenberg reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 45), opening up a space where Saybrook Sage encloses it.

Pale Green
Battenberg
Pale Green
Benjamin Moore
Battenberg
AF-70 · LRV 75
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

At LRV 75 vs 31, Battenberg is decisively the brighter choice.

Pine Needle
Battenberg
Pine Needle
Benjamin Moore
Battenberg
AF-70 · LRV 75

At LRV 75 vs 7, Battenberg is decisively the brighter choice.

Cement grey
Battenberg
Cement grey
Benjamin Moore
Battenberg
AF-70 · LRV 75
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

At LRV 75 vs 24, Battenberg is decisively the brighter choice.

Guilford Green
Battenberg
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Battenberg
AF-70 · LRV 75

At LRV 75 vs 57, Battenberg is decisively the brighter choice.

Just Walnut
Battenberg
Just Walnut
Benjamin Moore
Battenberg
AF-70 · LRV 75

A 3-point LRV gap (75 vs 72) makes Battenberg the marginally brighter of the two.

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