Stoneware vs Ammonite
Stoneware is a Benjamin Moore color while Ammonite comes from Farrow & Ball. Hue-wise, Stoneware belongs to the beige-yellow family and Ammonite to the beige-greige family. At LRV 81 vs 69, Stoneware will read as the brighter of the two — a 12-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Stoneware's yellow character against Ammonite's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 6.9, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Stoneware vs Ammonite in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Stoneware 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.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The LRV gap is large enough that Stoneware will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Ammonite would.
Dining Room
Dining room light is typically the warmest in the house, which shifts both colors toward the red end of the spectrum compared to daylight. Stoneware reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Ammonite.
Color Details
Stoneware vs Ammonite Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Stoneware 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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