Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone 241

Official page:Skimming Stone 241
Code:241
Name:Skimming Stone
Brand:Farrow and Ball

What color is Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone?

The perfect pale milky grey with warm stone undertones. One of our Contemporary Neutrals, it sits with the lighter Strong White and darker Elephant’s Breath for a clean and contemporary look, but can also be used in a darker statement scheme alongside Pelt or London Clay. Recommended Primer & Undercoat: White & Light Tones

Skimming Stone for bedroom

We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm Light paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone 241 bedroom
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Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone 241 bedroom
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Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone 241 bedroom
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Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone 241 accent wall panelling
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Stunning bedroom with Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone
@ingridwilkinson
Beige bedroom interior Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone
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Skimming Stone for living room

Check out this stunning Light color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Beige shade can create a unique space

Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone 241 living room
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Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone 241 living room
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Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone 241 living room
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Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone 241 living room
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Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone 241 living room
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Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone 241 living room
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Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone 241 living room fireplace
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Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone 241 living room
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Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone 241 living room fireplace
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Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone 241 living room
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Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone 241 living room
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Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone 241 living room
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Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone 241 living room
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Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone 241 living room fireplace
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Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone 241 living room fireplace
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Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone 241 living room
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Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone 241 living room
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Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone 241 living room
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Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone 241 living room
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Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone 241 living room fireplace
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Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone 241 living room fireplace
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Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone 241 review
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Beige living room interior with Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone
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Farrow and Ball 241 for bathroom

Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm Light real bathrooms.

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Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone 241 bathroom
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Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone 241 bathroom
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Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone 241 bathroom
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Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone 241 bathroom
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Farrow and Ball 241 on kitchen cabinets

Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone 241 kitchen cabinets
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Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone reviews

View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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What are Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone undertones?

The undertone of Skimming Stone can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

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HEX value

HEX value:

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RGB code:

223, 214, 203

Is Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone 241 cool or warm?

warm
Color wheel
cool

With a hue of 33° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

241 Skimming Stone HSL code: 33, 24%, 84%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
  • Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
  • To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

How light temperature affects Skimming Stone

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Beige shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball Skimming Stone:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Skimming Stone with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 213, such as Farrow and Ball Selvedge and Wine Dark.

LRV of Skimming Stone

Skimming Stone has an LRV of 68.14% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 68.14%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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HEX#dfd6cbCopy color code
RGB Decimal223, 214, 203Copy color code
RGB Percent87.45%, 83.92%, 79.61%Copy color code
HSVHue: 33° Saturation: 8.97% Value: 87.45%Copy color code
HSLhsl(33, 24, 84)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.04 Yellow: 8.97 Key: 12.55Copy color code
YIQY: 215.437 I: 8.898 Q: -1.519Copy color code
XYZX: 65.255 Y: 68.094 Z: 66.189Copy color code
CIE LabL:86.053 a:1.208 b:6.531Copy color code
CIE LuvL:86.053 u:5.878 v:9.508Copy color code
Decimal14669515Copy color code
Hunter Lab82.519, -3.251, 10.206Copy color code
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