Refreshing Teal vs Ammonite
Where Refreshing Teal belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Ammonite is a Farrow & Ball color. Refreshing Teal reads as blue-green, while Ammonite reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Refreshing Teal (LRV 84) reflects noticeably more light than Ammonite (LRV 69), a difference of 15 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Refreshing Teal runs green while Ammonite is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 14.7, 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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Refreshing Teal vs Ammonite Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Refreshing Teal 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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