Skimming Stone vs S 1002-Y
Where Skimming Stone belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, S 1002-Y is a NCS color. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. S 1002-Y (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than Skimming Stone (LRV 68), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. At ΔE 2.6, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Skimming Stone vs S 1002-Y in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Skimming Stone and S 1002-Y 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
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The brightness difference is modest but present — S 1002-Y gives the walls a little more lift.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. S 1002-Y reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Skimming Stone vs S 1002-Y Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Skimming Stone on one side and S 1002-Y 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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