Cromarty vs Simple Stone
Cromarty is a Farrow & Ball color while Simple Stone comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Cromarty belongs to the greige-grey family and Simple Stone to the beige-greige family. At LRV 60 vs 57, Cromarty will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-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 3.1, 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.
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Cromarty vs Simple Stone Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cromarty on one side and Simple 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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