Big Chill vs Skipping Rocks paint color comparison

Big Chill vs Skipping Rocks

Big Chill and Skipping Rocks come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Big Chill belongs to the grey family and Skipping Rocks to the greige-grey family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 62 vs 63 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Both share a neutral character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 1.3 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Big Chill
Sherwin-Williams · 7648
LRV61.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7648
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight
Skipping Rocks
Sherwin-Williams · 9551
LRV62.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9551
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight

Big Chill vs Skipping Rocks Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Big Chill on one side and Skipping Rocks on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.