Soft White vs Skimming Stone

Soft WhiteBenjamin MoorevsSkimming StoneFarrow & BallΔE 8.6Noticeable difference

Soft White is a Benjamin Moore color while Skimming Stone comes from Farrow & Ball. Soft White reads as beige-white, while Skimming Stone reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 83 vs 68, Soft White will read as the brighter of the two — a 15-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Soft White's red character against Skimming Stone's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 8.6, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Soft White
Benjamin Moore · 2170-70
Hex#FAEDE3
LRV83.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2170-70
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball · 241
Hex#dfd6cb
LRV68.1
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number241
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Soft White vs Skimming Stone Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Soft White on one side and Skimming Stone on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Soft White comparisons

See how Soft White stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

Ammonite
Soft White
Ammonite
Benjamin Moore
Soft White
2170-70 · LRV 83
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Soft White reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 69), opening up a space where Ammonite encloses it.

White Dove
Soft White
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
Soft White
2170-70 · LRV 83

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 83 vs 83), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Iron Ore
Soft White
Iron Ore
Benjamin Moore
Soft White
2170-70 · LRV 83

At LRV 83 vs 6, Soft White is decisively the brighter choice.

Purbeck Stone
Soft White
Purbeck Stone
Benjamin Moore
Soft White
2170-70 · LRV 83

Soft White reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 52), opening up a space where Purbeck Stone encloses it.

Evergreen Fog
Soft White
Evergreen Fog
Benjamin Moore
Soft White
2170-70 · LRV 83

Soft White reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 30), opening up a space where Evergreen Fog encloses it.

Mizzle
Soft White
Mizzle
Benjamin Moore
Soft White
2170-70 · LRV 83
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

At LRV 83 vs 52, Soft White is decisively the brighter choice.

Agreeable Gray
Soft White
Agreeable Gray
Benjamin Moore
Soft White
2170-70 · LRV 83

Soft White reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 60), opening up a space where Agreeable Gray encloses it.

Accessible Beige
Soft White
Accessible Beige
Benjamin Moore
Soft White
2170-70 · LRV 83

At LRV 83 vs 58, Soft White is decisively the brighter choice.

Denim Drift
Soft White
Denim Drift
Benjamin Moore
Soft White
2170-70 · LRV 83

At LRV 83 vs 27, Soft White is decisively the brighter choice.

French Gray
Soft White
French Gray
Benjamin Moore
Soft White
2170-70 · LRV 83

Soft White reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 43), opening up a space where French Gray encloses it.

Naval
Soft White
Naval
Benjamin Moore
Soft White
2170-70 · LRV 83
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Soft White reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 4), opening up a space where Naval encloses it.

Tranquil Dawn
Soft White
Tranquil Dawn
Benjamin Moore
Soft White
2170-70 · LRV 83

At LRV 83 vs 55, Soft White is decisively the brighter choice.

Bancha
Soft White
Bancha
Benjamin Moore
Soft White
2170-70 · LRV 83
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

At LRV 83 vs 13, Soft White is decisively the brighter choice.

Hardwick White
Soft White
Hardwick White
Benjamin Moore
Soft White
2170-70 · LRV 83

At LRV 83 vs 44, Soft White is decisively the brighter choice.

Pure White
Soft White
Pure White
Benjamin Moore
Soft White
2170-70 · LRV 83

With LRVs of 84 and 83, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Artichoke
Soft White
Artichoke
Benjamin Moore
Soft White
2170-70 · LRV 83
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Soft White reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 21), opening up a space where Artichoke encloses it.

Balboa Mist
Balboa Mist
Soft White
Benjamin Moore
Soft White
2170-70 · LRV 83

At LRV 83 vs 66, Soft White is decisively the brighter choice.

Shoji White
Soft White
Shoji White
Benjamin Moore
Soft White
2170-70 · LRV 83

A 9-point LRV gap (83 vs 74) makes Soft White the marginally brighter of the two.

Snowbound
Soft White
Snowbound
Benjamin Moore
Soft White
2170-70 · LRV 83
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 83 vs 83), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Pigeon
Soft White
Pigeon
Benjamin Moore
Soft White
2170-70 · LRV 83
Farrow & Ball
Pigeon
LRV 51

Soft White reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 51), opening up a space where Pigeon encloses it.

Pewter Green
Soft White
Pewter Green
Benjamin Moore
Soft White
2170-70 · LRV 83

At LRV 83 vs 12, Soft White is decisively the brighter choice.

Duck Green
Soft White
Duck Green
Benjamin Moore
Soft White
2170-70 · LRV 83

At LRV 83 vs 8, Soft White is decisively the brighter choice.

Dix Blue
Soft White
Dix Blue
Benjamin Moore
Soft White
2170-70 · LRV 83
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Soft White reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 41), opening up a space where Dix Blue encloses it.

Hicks' Blue
Soft White
Hicks' Blue
Benjamin Moore
Soft White
2170-70 · LRV 83

Soft White vs Hicks' Blue

Slaked Lime Deep
Soft White
Slaked Lime Deep
Benjamin Moore
Soft White
2170-70 · LRV 83

Soft White vs Slaked Lime Deep

Vintage Vogue
Soft White
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Soft White
2170-70 · LRV 83

At LRV 83 vs 12, Soft White is decisively the brighter choice.

Livid
Soft White
Livid
Benjamin Moore
Soft White
2170-70 · LRV 83

Soft White vs Livid

Saybrook Sage
Saybrook Sage
Soft White
Benjamin Moore
Soft White
2170-70 · LRV 83

At LRV 83 vs 45, Soft White is decisively the brighter choice.

Pale Green
Soft White
Pale Green
Benjamin Moore
Soft White
2170-70 · LRV 83
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Soft White reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 31), opening up a space where Pale Green encloses it.

Pine Needle
Soft White
Pine Needle
Benjamin Moore
Soft White
2170-70 · LRV 83

Soft White reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 7), opening up a space where Pine Needle encloses it.