Topaz vs Ammonite

TopazBenjamin MoorevsAmmoniteFarrow & BallΔE 53.9Very different colors

Topaz is a Benjamin Moore color while Ammonite comes from Farrow & Ball. Topaz reads as beige-pink, while Ammonite reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 69 vs 22, Ammonite will read as the brighter of the two — a 47-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Topaz's red character against Ammonite's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 53.9, 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

Topaz
Benjamin Moore · 070
Hex#C06A46
LRV22.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number070
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball · 274
Hex#ddd8cf
LRV68.9
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number274
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Topaz vs Ammonite Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Topaz
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Topaz
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Topaz reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Topaz
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Topaz
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Topaz
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Topaz
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Topaz
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

French Gray
Topaz
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Topaz
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Topaz
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Topaz
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Topaz reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Topaz
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Topaz
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Topaz reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Topaz
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Nearly identical in tone

Black grey
Topaz
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Topaz reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Topaz
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Topaz
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Topaz
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
Topaz
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Topaz
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Topaz reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Topaz
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Topaz
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Topaz reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Topaz
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Topaz
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Topaz reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Topaz
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Topaz
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Topaz
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Topaz
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Topaz
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Topaz
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Topaz reads slightly lighter