Skimming Stone 241 is a beige paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #DFD6CB, estimated 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.
Farrow & Ball · #DFD6CB · 241
Skimming Stone
68%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Skimming Stone Technical Profile
HEX Code#DFD6CB
RGB223, 214, 203
Estimated LRV68.1
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybeige
BrandFarrow & Ball
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Compare alternatives to Skimming Stone
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Chocolate Froth
Behr
#DFD6CB
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Always Neutral
Hirshfield's
#DFD7CB
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Clay Angel
Valspar
#DFD7CB
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Casual Elegance
PPG
#DFD5C8
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Polished
Vista Paint
#DDD6CB
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Bone China
Benjamin Moore
#DDD4CB
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Starched Linen
Kilz
#DAD2C7
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Kestrel White
Sherwin-Williams
#E0D6C8
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Warmed Silver
Dutch Boy
#D7CFC4
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Shady
Dunn-Edwards
#DBD6CB
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Colors That Work With Skimming Stone
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Skimming Stone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Skimming Stone are Chocolate Froth by Behr (a close digital match), Windrush by Behr (a close digital match), Always Neutral by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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