Thornton Sage vs Ammonite
Thornton Sage is a Benjamin Moore color while Ammonite comes from Farrow & Ball. Hue-wise, Thornton Sage belongs to the green-yellow family and Ammonite to the beige-greige family. At LRV 69 vs 66, Ammonite 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 — Thornton Sage's green character against Ammonite's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 5.5, 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.
Thornton Sage vs Ammonite in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Thornton Sage 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.
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 Thornton Sage is what sets these apart most in this context.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The temperature contrast between Ammonite and Thornton Sage is what sets these apart most in this context.
Color Details
Thornton Sage vs Ammonite Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Thornton Sage 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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