Mild Mint vs Skimming Stone
Mild Mint is a Behr color while Skimming Stone comes from Farrow & Ball. Mild Mint reads as green-grey, while Skimming Stone reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 68 vs 61, Skimming Stone will read as the brighter of the two — a 7-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Mild Mint's green character against Skimming Stone's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 7.4, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Mild Mint vs Skimming Stone in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Mild Mint and Skimming Stone 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.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — Skimming Stone gives the walls a little more lift.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The brightness difference is modest but present — Skimming Stone gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Mild Mint vs Skimming Stone Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mild Mint 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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