Skimming Stone vs Apple Brown Betty
Where Skimming Stone belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Apple Brown Betty is a PPG color. Skimming Stone reads as beige-greige, while Apple Brown Betty reads as pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Skimming Stone (LRV 68) reflects noticeably more light than Apple Brown Betty (LRV 17), a difference of 51 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 42.9, 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 Apple Brown Betty Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Skimming Stone on one side and Apple Brown Betty 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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