Cypress Green vs Ammonite

Cypress GreenBenjamin MoorevsAmmoniteFarrow & BallΔE 22.9Distinct difference

Cypress Green is a Benjamin Moore color while Ammonite comes from Farrow & Ball. Cypress Green reads as green-greige, while Ammonite reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 69 vs 35, Ammonite will read as the brighter of the two — a 34-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Cypress Green's yellow character against Ammonite's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 22.9, 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.

Cypress Green vs Ammonite in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Seeing Cypress Green 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 Cypress Green.

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Color Details

Cypress Green
Benjamin Moore · 509
Hex#A3A187
LRV35.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number509
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball · 274
Hex#ddd8cf
LRV68.9
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number274
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Cypress Green vs Ammonite Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cypress Green 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 Cypress Green comparisons

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

White Dove
Cypress Green
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Cypress Green
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Cypress Green is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Cypress Green
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Cypress Green
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Cypress Green reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Cypress Green
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Cypress Green
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Cypress Green
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Cypress Green reads slightly lighter

French Gray
Cypress Green
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Cypress Green
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Cypress Green
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Cypress Green
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Cypress Green reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Cypress Green
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Cypress Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Cypress Green
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Cypress Green is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Cypress Green
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cypress Green reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Cypress Green
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Cypress Green is the lighter choice

Piazza
Cypress Green
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Cypress Green
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Cypress Green
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Cypress Green reads slightly lighter

Senses
Cypress Green
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Cypress Green
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Cypress Green is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Cypress Green
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Cypress Green
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Cypress Green reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Cypress Green
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Cypress Green reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Cypress Green
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Cypress Green is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Cypress Green
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Cypress Green
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Cypress Green reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Cypress Green
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Cypress Green
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Cypress Green
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Cypress Green
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Cypress Green reads noticeably lighter