Delicate Veil vs Ammonite
Where Delicate Veil belongs to Dulux's range, Ammonite is a Farrow & Ball color. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. Delicate Veil (LRV 83) reflects noticeably more light than Ammonite (LRV 69), a difference of 14 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 5.4 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Delicate Veil vs Ammonite in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Delicate Veil 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.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Delicate Veil reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Ammonite.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Delicate Veil reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Ammonite.
Color Details
Delicate Veil vs Ammonite Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Delicate Veil 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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