Skimming Stone vs Purple Dragon
Where Skimming Stone belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Purple Dragon is a PPG color. Hue-wise, Skimming Stone belongs to the beige-greige family and Purple Dragon to the blue-purple family. Skimming Stone (LRV 68) reflects noticeably more light than Purple Dragon (LRV 55), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 23.5, 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 Purple Dragon Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Skimming Stone on one side and Purple Dragon 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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