Naples Blue vs Ammonite
Naples Blue is a Benjamin Moore color while Ammonite comes from Farrow & Ball. Naples Blue reads as blue, while Ammonite reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 69 vs 15, Ammonite will read as the brighter of the two — a 54-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Naples Blue's blue character against Ammonite's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 53.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Naples Blue vs Ammonite in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Naples Blue 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.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The LRV gap is large enough that Ammonite will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Naples Blue would.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Ammonite will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Naples Blue would.
Color Details
Naples Blue vs Ammonite Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Naples Blue 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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