Looking Glass vs Skimming Stone
Where Looking Glass belongs to Behr's range, Skimming Stone is a Farrow & Ball color. Hue-wise, Looking Glass belongs to the grey family and Skimming Stone to the beige-greige family. Looking Glass (LRV 74) reflects noticeably more light than Skimming Stone (LRV 68), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Looking Glass runs green while Skimming Stone is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 5.4 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Looking Glass vs Skimming Stone Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Looking Glass on one side and Skimming Stone 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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