Ocean Air vs Ammonite

Ocean AirBenjamin MoorevsAmmoniteFarrow & BallΔE 8.4Noticeable difference

Ocean Air is a Benjamin Moore color while Ammonite comes from Farrow & Ball. Hue-wise, Ocean Air belongs to the blue family and Ammonite to the beige-greige family. At LRV 72 vs 69, Ocean Air will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Ocean Air's blue character against Ammonite's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 8.4, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Ocean Air vs Ammonite in Real Spaces

4 real rooms side by side. Ocean Air and Ammonite are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.

Bedroom

Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The temperature contrast between Ammonite and Ocean Air is what sets these apart most in this context.

Ocean AirBenjamin Moore Ocean Air bedroom color review

@orangeyoutempted

AmmoniteFarrow and Ball Ammonite bedroom color paint

@the.weston.home

Kitchen

Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The temperature contrast between Ammonite and Ocean Air is what sets these apart most in this context.

Ocean AirBenjamin Moore Ocean Air kitchen interior

@mjdesignsvirginiabeach

AmmoniteFarrow and Ball Ammonite kitchen inspiration

@lehomelehouse

Bathroom

Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The temperature contrast between Ammonite and Ocean Air is what sets these apart most in this context.

Ocean AirBenjamin Moore Ocean Air bathroom photo

@johnrowan_the_painter

AmmoniteAmmonite bathroom color review

@oursomersetnest

Kitchen Cabinets

On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The temperature contrast between Ammonite and Ocean Air is what sets these apart most in this context.

Ocean AirBM Ocean Air kitchen cabinets color

@seansymington

AmmoniteFarrow and Ball Ammonite kitchen cabinets interior idea

@maisonlesage

Color Details

Ocean Air
Benjamin Moore · 2123-50
Hex#D3E1E1
LRV71.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2123-50
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball · 274
Hex#ddd8cf
LRV68.9
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number274
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Ocean Air vs Ammonite Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ocean Air 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 Ocean Air comparisons

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

White Dove
Ocean Air
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Ocean Air
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Ocean Air is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Ocean Air
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Ocean Air reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Ocean Air
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Ocean Air is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Ocean Air
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Ocean Air reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Ocean Air
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Ocean Air reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Ocean Air
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Ocean Air is the lighter choice

French Gray
Ocean Air
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Ocean Air is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Ocean Air
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Ocean Air reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Ocean Air
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Ocean Air reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Ocean Air
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Ocean Air is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Ocean Air
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Ocean Air is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Ocean Air
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Ocean Air is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Ocean Air
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Ocean Air is the lighter choice

Black grey
Ocean Air
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Ocean Air is the lighter choice

Piazza
Ocean Air
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Ocean Air reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Ocean Air
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Ocean Air reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Ocean Air
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Ocean Air is the lighter choice

Senses
Ocean Air
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Ocean Air is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Ocean Air
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Ocean Air is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Ocean Air
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Ocean Air reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Ocean Air
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Ocean Air is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Ocean Air
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Ocean Air is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Ocean Air
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Ocean Air is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Ocean Air
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Ocean Air reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Ocean Air
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Ocean Air is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Ocean Air
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

Nearly identical in tone

RAL 110-1
Ocean Air
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads slightly lighter

Paper
Ocean Air
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper reads noticeably lighter

Passageway
Ocean Air
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Ocean Air is the lighter choice