Picket Fence vs Ammonite
Picket Fence (Benjamin Moore) and Ammonite (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Picket Fence belongs to the greige-grey family and Ammonite to the beige-greige family. The 6-point LRV gap — 69 for Ammonite vs 63 for Picket Fence — means Ammonite will open up a space more effectively. Where Picket Fence leans red, Ammonite reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 2.9 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. 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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Picket Fence vs Ammonite Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Picket Fence 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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