Skimming Stone vs Garlic Clove
Where Skimming Stone belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Garlic Clove is a PPG color. Hue-wise, Skimming Stone belongs to the beige-greige family and Garlic Clove to the beige-yellow family. Garlic Clove (LRV 82) reflects noticeably more light than Skimming Stone (LRV 68), a difference of 14 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 6.6 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 Garlic Clove Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Skimming Stone on one side and Garlic Clove 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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