PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Farrow & BallElephant's Breathvs Farrow & BallSkimming Stone
Why this comparison. Strip-mates in F&B’s contemporary neutrals; Elephant’s Breath is one step deeper.
Elephant's Breath and Skimming Stone are close but distinct (ΔE 8.91). Visible difference on the wall, especially in flat daylight.
FARROW & BALL · No. 229
Elephant's Breath
#B5ADA0 · LRV 50
Undertone: red-orange / warm
FARROW & BALL · No. 241
Skimming Stone
#D6CFBE · LRV 65
Undertone: red-orange / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
8.91
Different color
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
15
Skimming Stone is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
Elephant's Breath: red-orange / warm
Skimming Stone: red-orange / warm
Skimming Stone: red-orange / warm
Skimming Stone is meaningfully lighter (LRV 65 vs 50). On a wall, Skimming Stone reads light, airy; Elephant's Breath reads light, airy.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Elephant's Breath | Skimming Stone |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Farrow & Ball |
| SKU | No. 229 | No. 241 |
| Hex | #B5ADA0 | #D6CFBE |
| RGB | 181, 173, 160 | 214, 207, 190 |
| LRV | 50 | 65 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral | Neutral |
When to pick which
PICK ELEPHANT'S BREATH
Farrow & Ball Elephant's Breath
Best when you want a warmer wall feel — pairs well with brass, oak, and creams.
PICK SKIMMING STONE
Farrow & Ball Skimming Stone
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
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