Skimming Stone vs S 1005-Y60R
Skimming Stone (Farrow & Ball) and S 1005-Y60R (NCS) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Skimming Stone belongs to the beige-greige family and S 1005-Y60R to the beige family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 68 vs 70 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 3.0 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. 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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Skimming Stone vs S 1005-Y60R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Skimming Stone on one side and S 1005-Y60R 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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