Matchstick 2013 is a orange paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #E4D5BC, estimated LRV 68 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Alpaca Wool from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Farrow & Ball · #E4D5BC · 2013
Matchstick
68%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Matchstick Technical Profile
HEX Code#E4D5BC
RGB228, 213, 188
Estimated LRV67.7
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandFarrow & Ball
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Compare alternatives to Matchstick
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Alpaca Wool
PPG
#E4D5BC
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Mohair
Benjamin Moore
#E7D7BD
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Palest of Lemon
Hirshfield's
#E6D6BB
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Palest of Lemon
Vista Paint
#E5D6BB
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Echelon Ecru
Sherwin-Williams
#E7D8BE
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Celestial Moon
Dunn-Edwards
#E3D4B9
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Sheridan White
Dutch Boy
#E5D8C0
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Wax Sculpture
Behr
#E2D5BF
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Lovely Bluff
Valspar
#E5D8C1
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Navajo White
Kilz
#E4D7C2
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Colors That Work With Matchstick
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Matchstick
#E4D5BC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADB37F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Matchstick
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Matchstick Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Matchstick — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Matchstick have?
Matchstick by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Matchstick from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Matchstick are Alpaca Wool by PPG (a close digital match), Mohair by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Cayman Islands by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Matchstick's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Matchstick?
Matchstick has a estimated lightness value of 67.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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