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Farrow & Ball Skimming Stone (No.241)

Best Sellergreige

HEX

#D6CFBE

RGB

214, 207, 190

LRV

66

Code

No.241

Overview

Farrow & Ball Skimming Stone (No.241) is a neutral greige paint color with a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 66. Light — keeps rooms feeling airy and spacious. This best-selling shade works beautifully in living room and bedroom settings and pairs well with Modern Farmhouse design styles.

Color Specifications

  • HEX code: #D6CFBE | RGB: 214, 207, 190
  • Light Reflectance Value (LRV): 66 — Light — keeps rooms feeling airy and spacious
  • Undertone: Neutral — balanced, works with warm and cool accents
  • Color family: Greige
  • Best for: living room, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen
  • Design styles: Modern Farmhouse, Scandinavian, Transitional

Why Choose This Color

  • Skimming Stone is one of the most searched Farrow & Ball colors for interior and exterior projects
  • With an LRV of 66, it reflects significant light, making spaces feel larger
  • The neutral undertone makes it adaptable to any lighting condition
  • Interior designers frequently recommend Skimming Stone for Modern Farmhouse and Scandinavian aesthetics

How to Use This Color

  1. 1Test Skimming Stone with a sample pot or peel-and-stick swatch before committing — colors look different under various lighting
  2. 2Observe the sample at different times of day: morning (cool light), afternoon (warm light), and evening (artificial light)
  3. 3Consider the room's orientation: north-facing rooms make colors appear cooler, south-facing rooms warmer
  4. 4Pair with a darker trim color for contrast
  5. 5For the best coverage, use Farrow & Ball's recommended primer and apply 2 coats

Tags

farrow-ballgreigeneutrallrv-66living-roombedroombathroomkitchenmodern-farmhousescandinaviantransitional

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Farrow & Ball Skimming Stone (No.241) is a neutral greige paint color with an LRV of 66. It's one of the brand's best-selling colors, ideal for living room and bedroom spaces.