Head-to-Head Dupe Analysis94.2% Match SimilaritySave $63 / Gallon
Farrow & Ball Skimming Stone
vs Sherwin-Williams Gossamer Veil
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: 1.68
Original (luxury)$145/gal
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball (No. 241)
HEX: #DCD5C9 โข LRV: 62
Budget Dupe (premium)$82/gal
Gossamer Veil
Sherwin-Williams (SW 9165)
HEX: #D6D2C8 โข LRV: 62
๐ฏ Editorial Verdict:"Excellent Visual Dupe (Same mood and undertone)"
Light Reflectance difference is only 0%. Once painted across an entire room, natural light bounce creates identical atmosphere.
Cost Difference
Save $63/gal (43%)
Technical Specification Comparison
Objective measurements recorded under standard CIE D65 illuminant.
| Metric | Farrow & Ball Skimming Stone | Sherwin-Williams Gossamer Veil | Difference / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hexadecimal Code | #DCD5C9 | #D6D2C8 | ΔE 1.68 |
| sRGB Coordinates | 220, 213, 201 | 214, 210, 200 | Near-parallel chromaticity |
| LRV (Light Reflectance) | 62% | 62% | Only 0% variance |
| Dominant Undertones | Warm Stone, Light Taupe, Subtle Lilac | Warm Gray, Gentle Taupe, Muted Greige | Complementary tones |
| Price Per Gallon (MSRP) | $145 | $82 | Save $63/gal |
| Whole House Cost (10 gal) | $1450 | $820 | Save $630 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 Sherwin-Williams Marquee/Premium tinted to Gossamer Veil (SW 9165). This is a verified match for Farrow & Ball Skimming Stone (No. 241)."