Natural Taupe 2 vs Skimming Stone

Natural Taupe 2DuluxvsSkimming StoneFarrow & BallΔE 7.9Noticeable difference

Natural Taupe 2 is a Dulux color while Skimming Stone comes from Farrow & Ball. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. At LRV 68 vs 55, Skimming Stone will read as the brighter of the two — a 13-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 7.9, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Natural Taupe 2 vs Skimming Stone in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Natural Taupe 2 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.

Living Room

Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Skimming Stone returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

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Skimming StoneFarrow and Ball Skimming Stone 241 living room

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Color Details

Natural Taupe 2
Dulux · 90YR 55/051
Hex#CAC0B8
LRV55.0
BrandDulux
Number90YR 55/051
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball · 241
Hex#dfd6cb
LRV68.1
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number241
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Natural Taupe 2 vs Skimming Stone Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Natural Taupe 2 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 Natural Taupe 2 comparisons

See how Natural Taupe 2 stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Natural Taupe 2
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Natural Taupe 2
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Natural Taupe 2
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Natural Taupe 2 is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Natural Taupe 2
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Natural Taupe 2 reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Natural Taupe 2
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Natural Taupe 2 reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Natural Taupe 2
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Natural Taupe 2 reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Natural Taupe 2
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Accessible Beige
Natural Taupe 2
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Nearly identical in tone

Denim Drift
Natural Taupe 2
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Natural Taupe 2 is the lighter choice

French Gray
Natural Taupe 2
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Natural Taupe 2 reads slightly lighter

Naval
Natural Taupe 2
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Natural Taupe 2 is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Natural Taupe 2
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Bancha
Natural Taupe 2
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Natural Taupe 2 is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Natural Taupe 2
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Natural Taupe 2 reads slightly lighter

Pure White
Natural Taupe 2
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Natural Taupe 2
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Natural Taupe 2 is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Natural Taupe 2
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Shoji White
Natural Taupe 2
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White reads noticeably lighter

Snowbound
Natural Taupe 2
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Natural Taupe 2
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Natural Taupe 2 is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Natural Taupe 2
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Natural Taupe 2 reads noticeably lighter

Calamine
Natural Taupe 2
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine reads noticeably lighter

Treron
Natural Taupe 2
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Natural Taupe 2 is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Natural Taupe 2
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Natural Taupe 2 is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Natural Taupe 2
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Natural Taupe 2 reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Natural Taupe 2
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Natural Taupe 2 reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Natural Taupe 2
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Natural Taupe 2 is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Natural Taupe 2
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Natural Taupe 2 is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
Natural Taupe 2
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Nearly identical in tone

Just Walnut
Natural Taupe 2
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut reads noticeably lighter

Natural Taupe 2 vs Skimming Stone Paint Color Comparison