Quartz Flint 2 vs Skimming Stone
Quartz Flint 2 is a Dulux color while Skimming Stone comes from Farrow & Ball. Hue-wise, Quartz Flint 2 belongs to the blue-grey family and Skimming Stone to the beige-greige family. At LRV 68 vs 54, Skimming Stone will read as the brighter of the two — a 14-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Quartz Flint 2's cool character against Skimming Stone's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 9.2, 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.
Quartz Flint 2 vs Skimming Stone in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Quartz Flint 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.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The LRV gap is large enough that Skimming Stone will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Quartz Flint 2 would.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Skimming Stone will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Quartz Flint 2 would.
Color Details
Quartz Flint 2 vs Skimming Stone Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Quartz Flint 2 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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