Skimming Stone
Skimming Stone is a versatile and reflective paint color from Farrow & Ball. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. Below, you'll find 114 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#dfd6cb
LRV
68.14
Skimming Stone in Real Rooms
Skimming Stone has a high LRV of 68.14 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces.
30 Bedroom Photos
Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Skimming Stone reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.
Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone 241 bedroom
@theedinburghtenement
53 Living Room Photos
Choosing Skimming Stone for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.
Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone 241 living room
@crosspool_eclectic
19 Bathroom Photos
Using Skimming Stone on a bathroom vanity is a clever way to introduce color without painting the walls. It creates a sophisticated anchor for the room, especially when topped with a thick white quartz or a contrasting dark stone.
Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone 241 bathroom
@hawkinskb
5 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Choosing Skimming Stone for cabinets allows you to be more adventurous with your tile and stone choices. Because the cabinetry is so well-grounded, it can balance out a heavily veined marble or a colorful geometric backsplash without the room feeling "busy."
Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone 241 kitchen cabinets
@therichardshome23
Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone 241 kitchen cabinets
@therichardshome23
Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone 241 kitchen cabinets
@uncagedcolour
Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone 241 kitchen cabinets
@uncagedcolour
Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone 241 kitchen cabinets
@uncagedcolour
1 Kitchen Photo
On kitchen walls, Skimming Stone adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding too much attention in a busy space. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz or marble, making it an incredibly flexible choice for the hardest-working and most high-traffic room in the house.
Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone 241 kitchen
@home_at_eden_gardens
6 Misc Photos
Skimming Stone shows up in some unexpected spaces in these photos — hallways, laundry rooms, and accent walls. Each one makes the case that the color's versatility extends well beyond the obvious applications into every corner of the home.
Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone 241 painted dresser
@rlittlehouseproject