Skimming Stone vs Ambrosia
Where Skimming Stone belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Ambrosia is a PPG color. Hue-wise, Skimming Stone belongs to the beige-greige family and Ambrosia to the beige-pink family. Ambrosia (LRV 75) reflects noticeably more light than Skimming Stone (LRV 68), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 6.2 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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 Ambrosia Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Skimming Stone on one side and Ambrosia 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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