Skipping Stone
Benjamin Moore · CSP-155
Add to a room
Loading…
The Analysis
Skipping Stone is a balanced, mid-toned taupe that acts as a neutral anchor for a room. With an LRV of 62.53, it reflects a moderate amount of light, preventing the space from feeling cave-like while providing enough depth to keep the walls from looking washed out.
It works best as a main wall color throughout living areas or bedrooms where you want a cohesive, sophisticated flow. It is subtle enough to let your furniture and artwork take center stage rather than competing for attention.
LRV 63History & Origin
This is a versatile, modern neutral that leans into contemporary design trends. It avoids the dated, yellow-heavy look of early 2000s 'builder beige,' offering a cleaner, more refined aesthetic.
How to Use It
Pair this with warm wood tones like walnut or white oak to lean into its earthy side, or use matte black hardware to modernize the look. It is an ideal choice for bedrooms or open-concept living rooms where you want a seamless transition between zones.
The Mood
This color promotes a sense of restfulness and stability rather than high energy. It creates a steady, predictable backdrop that helps reduce visual clutter, making it an excellent choice for areas where you want to decompress.
Colour harmonies
Complementary
Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.
Split complementary
Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.
Triadic
Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.
Tetradic (square)
Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.
Monochromatic
Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.
Add harmony palette to a room
Loading…
Brand Matches
Perceptually similar colours from across all brands in our database.
Lighting
See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.
- Natural
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
- Overcast
- 2700K
- 3500K
- 4000K
- 5500K