Skimming Stone vs Mirage
Where Skimming Stone belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Mirage is a Tikkurila color. Hue-wise, Skimming Stone belongs to the beige-greige family and Mirage to the greige-grey family. Skimming Stone (LRV 68) reflects noticeably more light than Mirage (LRV 62), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 4.6 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Skimming Stone vs Mirage in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Skimming Stone and Mirage are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Skimming Stone reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
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Skimming Stone vs Mirage Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Skimming Stone on one side and Mirage 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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