Matchstick 2013 is a orange paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #E4D5BC, 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.
Ref. #E4D5BC · 2013
Matchstick
68%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Matchstick Technical Profile
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Matchstick in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Matchstick in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallMatchstick
Nearly identical
PPGAlpaca Wool
Alpaca Wool
PPG
Nearly identical
Mohair
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Palest of Lemon
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Palest of Lemon
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Echelon Ecru
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Celestial Moon
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sheridan White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Wax Sculpture
Behr
Nearly identical
Lovely Bluff
Valspar
Nearly identical
Navajo White
Kilz
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Matchstick
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
Pure 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
Similar Farrow & Ball Colors
Other Farrow & Ball colors close to Matchstick.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Matchstick — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Matchstick have?
Matchstick by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Matchstick in your own space before committing.
What colors match Matchstick from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Matchstick are Alpaca Wool by PPG (a near-identical match), Mohair by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Cayman Islands by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Matchstick's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.