Douglas Fir vs Ammonite
Douglas Fir is a Benjamin Moore color while Ammonite comes from Farrow & Ball. Hue-wise, Douglas Fir belongs to the yellow family and Ammonite to the beige-greige family. At LRV 69 vs 32, Ammonite will read as the brighter of the two — a 37-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Douglas Fir's green character against Ammonite's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 65.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Douglas Fir vs Ammonite Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Douglas Fir 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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