Iris Bliss vs Skimming Stone
Where Iris Bliss belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Skimming Stone is a Farrow & Ball color. Hue-wise, Iris Bliss belongs to the grey family and Skimming Stone to the beige-greige family. Skimming Stone (LRV 68) reflects noticeably more light than Iris Bliss (LRV 34), a difference of 34 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Iris Bliss runs purple while Skimming Stone is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 27.5, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Iris Bliss vs Skimming Stone Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Iris Bliss 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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