Skimming Stone vs Briquette
Where Skimming Stone belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Briquette is a PPG color. Skimming Stone reads as beige-greige, while Briquette reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Skimming Stone (LRV 68) reflects noticeably more light than Briquette (LRV 24), a difference of 44 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 59.8, 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 Briquette Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Skimming Stone on one side and Briquette 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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