Calla Lily vs Ammonite
Where Calla Lily belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Ammonite is a Farrow & Ball color. Calla Lily reads as beige-yellow, while Ammonite reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Calla Lily (LRV 79) reflects noticeably more light than Ammonite (LRV 69), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Calla Lily runs yellow while Ammonite is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 22.0, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Calla Lily vs Ammonite Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Calla Lily 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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