Skimming Stone vs Sharkskin
Where Skimming Stone belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Sharkskin is a PPG color. Hue-wise, Skimming Stone belongs to the beige-greige family and Sharkskin to the greige-grey family. Skimming Stone (LRV 68) reflects noticeably more light than Sharkskin (LRV 40), a difference of 28 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 16.3, 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 Sharkskin Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Skimming Stone on one side and Sharkskin 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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