Head-to-Head Dupe Analysis96.2% Match SimilaritySave $51 / Gallon
Farrow & Ball Skimming Stone
vs Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray
Looking for a cheap equivalent to Skimming Stone (No. 241)? Here is the scientific comparison, spectrophotometric ΔE score, and exact formula to get this mixed at Home Depot.
โ๏ธ Side-by-Side Visual Comparison
Notice how the human eye perceives both shades under identical D65 daylight.
ΔE: 1.41
Original (luxury)$145/gal
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball (No. 241)
HEX: #DCD5C9 โข LRV: 62
Budget Dupe (premium)$94/gal
Edgecomb Gray
Benjamin Moore (HC-173)
HEX: #D8D2C4 โข LRV: 63.1
๐ฏ Editorial Verdict:"Virtually Indistinguishable (Only visible side-by-side in direct sunlight)"
Light Reflectance difference is only 1.1%. Once painted across an entire room, natural light bounce creates identical atmosphere.
Cost Difference
Save $51/gal (35%)
Technical Specification Comparison
Objective measurements recorded under standard CIE D65 illuminant.
| Metric | Farrow & Ball Skimming Stone | Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray | Difference / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hexadecimal Code | #DCD5C9 | #D8D2C4 | ΔE 1.41 |
| sRGB Coordinates | 220, 213, 201 | 216, 210, 196 | Near-parallel chromaticity |
| LRV (Light Reflectance) | 62% | 63.1% | Only 1.1% variance |
| Dominant Undertones | Warm Stone, Light Taupe, Subtle Lilac | Soft Greige, Almond, Warm Taupe | Complementary tones |
| Price Per Gallon (MSRP) | $145 | $94 | Save $51/gal |
| Whole House Cost (10 gal) | $1450 | $940 | Save $510 Total! |
๐ How to Order this Dupe at Home Depot
Copy and present this exact prompt to the paint counter technician.
"Hi, I would like 1 gallon of Benjamin Moore Marquee/Premium tinted to Edgecomb Gray (HC-173). This is a verified match for Farrow & Ball Skimming Stone (No. 241)."