Winter Melon vs Ammonite
Where Winter Melon belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Ammonite is a Farrow & Ball color. Hue-wise, Winter Melon belongs to the beige family and Ammonite to the beige-greige family. Winter Melon (LRV 75) reflects noticeably more light than Ammonite (LRV 69), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Winter Melon runs red while Ammonite is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 12.3, 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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Winter Melon vs Ammonite Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Winter Melon 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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