Skimming Stone vs S 5010-R90B
Where Skimming Stone belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, S 5010-R90B is a NCS color. Skimming Stone reads as beige-greige, while S 5010-R90B reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Skimming Stone (LRV 68) reflects noticeably more light than S 5010-R90B (LRV 19), a difference of 49 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Skimming Stone runs warm while S 5010-R90B is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 37.5, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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 5010-R90B Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Skimming Stone on one side and S 5010-R90B 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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