Ref. #E4D5BC · 2013
Matchstick
68%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Matchstick Technical Profile
What color is Matchstick? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #E4D5BC. Colors similar to Matchstick include PPG Alpaca Wool, Benjamin Moore Mohair, Benjamin Moore Cayman Islands. Matchstick has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 68, Matchstick sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Matchstick
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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
Wax Sculpture
Behr
Nearly identical
Lovely Bluff
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sand Dollar
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
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 belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Matchstick from other brands?
The closest matches are Alpaca Wool by PPG (#E4D5BC), Mohair by Benjamin Moore (#E7D7BD), Cayman Islands by Benjamin Moore (#E3D5BE). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Matchstick?
Matchstick has an LRV of 67.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Matchstick's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.