Ammonite
Named after the prehistoric fossils found on Dorset's Jurassic Coast. A naturally balanced, neither overly cool nor warm, pale gray.
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Ammonite
๐๏ธ Interactive Room VisualizerLive Simulation
See Ammonite on living room walls under different lighting temperatures.
๐ฌ Scientific Color BreakdownD65 Standard Illuminant
Exact spectrophotometric metrics used by automated tint dispensers and interior designers.
Hexadecimal
#DDD8CD
Web & Digital
sRGB Values
221, 216, 205
Red, Green, Blue
LRV
65%
Reflects Light
HSL
41°, 19%, 84%
Hue, Sat, Light
CMYK
0,2,7,13
Print coordinates
Brand Tier
luxury
$145/gal MSRP
Top Budget Dupes for Ammonite
CIEDE2000 RankedCalculated color matches in cheaper paint brands like Behr, Valspar, and Sherwin-Williams.
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
$145/gal
Drift of Mist
Sherwin-Williams (SW 9166)
$82/gal
"Virtually Indistinguishable (Only visible side-by-side in direct sunlight)"
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
$145/gal
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore (OC-27)
$94/gal
"Virtually Indistinguishable (Only visible side-by-side in direct sunlight)"
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
$145/gal
Silver Drop
Behr (790E-2)
$48/gal
"Virtually Indistinguishable (Only visible side-by-side in direct sunlight)"
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
$145/gal
Pale Oak
Benjamin Moore (OC-20)
$94/gal
"Virtually Indistinguishable (Only visible side-by-side in direct sunlight)"
Ammonite Equivalents Across Major Paint Brands
Summary of the closest visual matches across all major retail competitors.
| Brand | Matching Color | Code | Swatch | Similarity | ΔE | Price / Gal | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Drift of Mist | SW 9166 | 97.6% | 0.92 | $82 | View Specs | |
| Benjamin Moore | Balboa Mist | OC-27 | 97.6% | 0.92 | $94 | View Specs | |
| Behr | Silver Drop | 790E-2 | 97.6% | 0.92 | $48 | View Specs | |
| Magnolia Home | Shiplap | JG-01 | 75.2% | 5.79 | $52 | View Specs | |
| Valspar | Swiss Coffee | 7002-16 | 85.3% | 3.54 | $44 | View Specs |
Coordinating Trim & Accent Colors for Ammonite
Professional color pairings recommended by interior designers for ceilings, doors, and accent walls.
Pure White (SW 7005)
Sherwin-Williams โข LRV 84
Iron Ore (SW 7069)
Sherwin-Williams โข LRV 6
Most Home Depot and Lowe's color computers already contain the formulation for Farrow & Ball Ammonite. Simply ask the associate to "color-match Ammonite in Behr Marquee base".
Frequently Asked Questions About Ammonite
What is the exact HEX code and RGB for Farrow & Ball Ammonite?
The official hexadecimal color code is #DDD8CD. In the standard sRGB color space, its coordinates are Red: 221, Green: 216, Blue: 205.
What is the Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of Ammonite?
Ammonite has an LRV of 65. Because its LRV is above 60, it reflects considerable natural daylight and works wonders in dimly lit, north-facing rooms.
What is the closest Behr or cheap dupe for Ammonite?
The closest budget alternative is Sherwin-Williams Drift of Mist (SW 9166), scoring a 97.6% visual match on the CIEDE2000 algorithm and saving approximately $63 per gallon.