Skimming Stone → Sherwin Williams
The closest Sherwin Williams matches for Farrow & Ball Skimming Stone (No.241), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Sherwin Williams Equivalent for Skimming Stone
If you love Farrow & Ball Skimming Stone but need a Sherwin Williams alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Sherwin Williams, your local store does not carry Farrow & Ball, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Skimming Stone (No.241) is a medium greige with warm stone undertones. A warm, natural stone color with earthy beige-gray undertones. One of F&B's most versatile neutrals. Organic and sophisticated. To find a good Sherwin Williams match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 57) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Skimming Stone and every Sherwin Williams color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The results are decent but not perfect. The closest Sherwin Williams option is Worldly Gray (SW 7043) with a Delta E of 4, which is a "good match" level match. Worldly Gray is close. Both are warm medium greiges, though Skimming Stone has that distinctly F&B depth of pigment. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Sherwin Williams Matches for Skimming Stone
Worldly Gray is close. Both are warm medium greiges, though Skimming Stone has that distinctly F&B depth of pigment.
| Skimming Stone | Worldly Gray | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 57 | 57 |
| Hex | #CBC4B9 | #CCC6BC |
| Undertone | Warm Stone | Warm Greige |
| Family | Greige | Greige |
Undertone Comparison
Skimming Stone has warm stone undertones. A warm, natural stone color with earthy beige-gray undertones. One of F&B's most versatile neutrals. Organic and sophisticated.
Worldly Gray has warm greige undertones. A medium greige that's slightly darker and warmer than Agreeable Gray. More presence on the wall while maintaining that versatile warm-neutral quality.
These two colors share the same undertone family, which is a good sign for a cross-brand swap. The undertone similarity means they will behave similarly as lighting changes throughout the day, and they should coordinate well with the same accent colors, trim, and furnishings.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Skimming Stone in Your Room
Reads as a warm, natural gray-beige in most rooms. The stone quality gives it an organic feel. Beautiful with natural wood and linen textures.
Worldly Gray in Your Room
Reads as a warm gray-beige in most rooms. The warmth is consistent across lighting conditions. A step up from Agreeable Gray if you want more depth.
LRV and Brightness
Skimming Stone has an LRV of 57, while Worldly Gray has an LRV of 57. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball recommends Skimming Stone for: living room, bedroom, hallway, kitchen, whole house. With an LRV of 57, this is a medium color that is in the medium-light range, reflecting enough light to keep rooms feeling open while adding more color and depth than a white or off-white. It works well in living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where you want warmth and character without darkness.
Worldly Gray is recommended for: living room, bedroom, hallway, dining room, office. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Worldly Gray in the same rooms you planned for Skimming Stone.
Skimming Stone in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Skimming Stone (No.241) is Worldly Gray (SW 7043) with a Delta E of 4, which rates as a "good match" match. Worldly Gray is close. Both are warm medium greiges, though Skimming Stone has that distinctly F&B depth of pigment. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Skimming Stone is a Farrow & Ball color with warm stone undertones and an LRV of 57. Worldly Gray is a Sherwin Williams color with warm greige undertones and an LRV of 57. With a Delta E of 4, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 4, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Sherwin Williams equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Sherwin Williams. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Sherwin Williams work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.