Skimming Stone vs Old Times Sake
Skimming Stone is a Farrow & Ball color while Old Times Sake comes from PPG. Hue-wise, Skimming Stone belongs to the beige-greige family and Old Times Sake to the beige-yellow family. At LRV 68 vs 35, Skimming Stone will read as the brighter of the two — a 33-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 31.5, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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 Old Times Sake Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Skimming Stone on one side and Old Times Sake 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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