Citrus Blast vs Ammonite
Where Citrus Blast belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Ammonite is a Farrow & Ball color. Hue-wise, Citrus Blast belongs to the beige family and Ammonite to the beige-greige family. Ammonite (LRV 69) reflects noticeably more light than Citrus Blast (LRV 52), a difference of 17 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Citrus Blast runs red while Ammonite is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 71.6, 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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Citrus Blast vs Ammonite Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Citrus Blast 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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