Sepia Tan vs Ammonite

Sepia TanBenjamin MoorevsAmmoniteFarrow & BallΔE 19.9Distinct difference

Sepia Tan is a Benjamin Moore color while Ammonite comes from Farrow & Ball. Sepia Tan reads as beige, while Ammonite reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 69 vs 51, Ammonite will read as the brighter of the two — a 18-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 19.9, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Sepia Tan
Benjamin Moore · CC-276
Hex#DABD98
LRV51.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCC-276
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball · 274
Hex#ddd8cf
LRV68.9
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number274
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Sepia Tan vs Ammonite Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sepia Tan 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 Sepia Tan comparisons

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

White Dove
Sepia Tan
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Sepia Tan
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Sepia Tan is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Sepia Tan
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Sepia Tan
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Sepia Tan reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Sepia Tan
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Sepia Tan
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Accessible Beige
Sepia Tan
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Sepia Tan
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Sepia Tan reads noticeably lighter

French Gray
Sepia Tan
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Sepia Tan reads slightly lighter

Naval
Sepia Tan
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Sepia Tan is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Sepia Tan
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Bancha
Sepia Tan
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Sepia Tan is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Sepia Tan
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Sepia Tan reads slightly lighter

Pure White
Sepia Tan
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Sepia Tan
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Sepia Tan is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Sepia Tan
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Shoji White
Sepia Tan
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White reads noticeably lighter

Snowbound
Sepia Tan
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Sepia Tan
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Sepia Tan is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Sepia Tan
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone reads noticeably lighter

Dix Blue
Sepia Tan
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Sepia Tan reads slightly lighter

Calamine
Sepia Tan
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine reads noticeably lighter

Treron
Sepia Tan
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Sepia Tan is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Sepia Tan
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Sepia Tan is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Sepia Tan
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Sepia Tan reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Sepia Tan
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Sepia Tan reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Sepia Tan
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Sepia Tan is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Sepia Tan
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Sepia Tan is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
Sepia Tan
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green reads slightly lighter

Just Walnut
Sepia Tan
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut reads noticeably lighter