Skimming Stone vs Stirabout
Skimming Stone and Stirabout are both Farrow & Ball warm creams. The gap between them is ΔE 2.2 — “near-identical”. Skimming Stone is the lighter of the two, and Stirabout the warmer. Both cost about £25.60 per litre.
| Skimming Stone | Stirabout | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #DBD5CA | #D9CFC2 |
| Lightness (L*) | 85 | 84 |
| Price / litre | £25.60 | £25.60 |
More Farrow & Ball comparisons
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