Studio Clay vs Skimming Stone

Studio ClayBenjamin MoorevsSkimming StoneFarrow & BallΔE 26.1Very different colors

Studio Clay is a Benjamin Moore color while Skimming Stone comes from Farrow & Ball. Studio Clay reads as greige-grey, while Skimming Stone reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 68 vs 29, Skimming Stone will read as the brighter of the two — a 39-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Studio Clay's red character against Skimming Stone's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 26.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Studio Clay
Benjamin Moore · CSP-380
Hex#9F8E84
LRV28.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-380
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball · 241
Hex#dfd6cb
LRV68.1
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number241
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Studio Clay vs Skimming Stone Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Studio Clay 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 Studio Clay comparisons

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

White Dove
Studio Clay
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Studio Clay
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Studio Clay
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Studio Clay reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Studio Clay
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Studio Clay
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Nearly identical in tone

Mizzle
Studio Clay
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Studio Clay
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
Studio Clay
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Studio Clay
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

French Gray
Studio Clay
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray reads noticeably lighter

Naval
Studio Clay
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Studio Clay reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Studio Clay
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Bancha
Studio Clay
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Studio Clay reads noticeably lighter

Hardwick White
Studio Clay
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White reads noticeably lighter

Pure White
Studio Clay
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Studio Clay
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Studio Clay reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Studio Clay
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Studio Clay
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Studio Clay
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Studio Clay
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Studio Clay reads noticeably lighter

Dix Blue
Studio Clay
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue reads noticeably lighter

Calamine
Studio Clay
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Studio Clay
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Studio Clay reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Studio Clay
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Studio Clay reads noticeably lighter

Saybrook Sage
Studio Clay
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Studio Clay
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Pine Needle
Studio Clay
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Studio Clay reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Studio Clay
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Studio Clay reads slightly lighter

Guilford Green
Studio Clay
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
Studio Clay
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice