Hawthorne Green vs Ammonite
Where Hawthorne Green belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Ammonite is a Farrow & Ball color. Hawthorne Green reads as beige-green, while Ammonite reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Hawthorne Green (LRV 76) reflects noticeably more light than Ammonite (LRV 69), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Hawthorne Green runs yellow while Ammonite is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 12.6, 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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Hawthorne Green vs Ammonite Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hawthorne Green 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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