Which of these two Farrow and Ball colours is best?

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I am need of some advice on the two colours we’re deciding between to decorate the downstairs of a Victorian terrace. My DH is holding up the carpet, cork tiling for the hallway and the wood the storage and shelving will be built with. I’m strongly in favour of one and he’s strongly in favour of the other, but don’t want to bias opinions!

We’re planning on having the area ‘drenched’ as in all walls, woodwork, cornicing and ceiling are to be painted the same colour and finish. The colour on the left is Shaded White and on the right is Skimming Stone.

This is causing a bit of consternation currently so I thought Mumsnet may be able to help.

It will be known as Armpit in our house from now on!

Really like skimming stone one. I’ve got it for the stairs but haven’t tried it yet. In your scenario I like it over the other one

I prefer the darker colour but if you're selling it you need to go for the lighter colour.

I wouldn't colour drench if you're planning to sell either. You'll attract more buyers with the ceilings and skirting boards white.

I’m strongly in favour of one and he’s strongly in favour of the other, but don’t want to bias opinions!

Will you let us know if you're winning or losing, OP?

Yes. Vote for that !

Don't go with armpit! Tonally the darker paint works much better with the other elements.

Armpit does clash with the carpet, and it all looks much less coherent.

Oh no! Armpit has been the favourite until now with most posters saying the other one clashes with the carpet. It's my choice too.

Confused now...

Armpit definitely doesn't clash with the carpet!