Skimming Stone 241 is a beige paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #DFD6CB, LRV 68 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chocolate Froth from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DFD6CB · 241
Skimming Stone
68%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Skimming Stone Technical Profile
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Skimming Stone in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Skimming Stone in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallSkimming Stone
Nearly identical
BehrChocolate Froth
Chocolate Froth
Behr
Nearly identical
Always Neutral
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Clay Angel
Valspar
Nearly identical
Casual Elegance
PPG
Nearly identical
Polished
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bone China
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Starched Linen
Kilz
Nearly identical
Kestrel White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Warmed Silver
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Shady
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Skimming Stone
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Skimming Stone
#DFD6CB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Skimming Stone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Skimming Stone Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Farrow & Ball Colors
Other Farrow & Ball colors close to Skimming Stone.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Skimming Stone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Skimming Stone have?
Skimming Stone by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Skimming Stone in your own space before committing.
What colors match Skimming Stone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Skimming Stone are Chocolate Froth by Behr (a near-identical match), Windrush by Behr (a near-identical match), Always Neutral by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Skimming Stone's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Skimming Stone?
Skimming Stone has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 68.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Skimming Stone's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.