ColorplanMatchstick
No.2013 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 67 · light
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Matchstick (No.2013) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 67. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Cream Fleece (233), Sherwin-Williams Antique White (SW 6119) and Behr Navajo White (22). For trim, try Wevet (No.273).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Farrow & Ball whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 67.4 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E2D5BC |
| RGB | 226, 213, 188 |
| HSL | 39°, 40%, 81% |
About Matchstick
Matchstick (No.2013) is a light beige from Farrow & Ball with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 67, Matchstick has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Matchstick's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. Next to Joa's White (No.226), it's lighter and warmer.
How Matchstick changes with the light
Matchstick has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Matchstick's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Matchstick will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Matchstick can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Matchstick will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Matchstick in real homes
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Matchstick equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Benjamin Moore
Very close · ΔE 1.0
Also close: Cayman Islands (ΔE 1.0)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Very close · ΔE 1.9
Also close: Navajo White (ΔE 2.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
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Matchstick questions
What undertone does Matchstick have?
Matchstick has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Matchstick's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Matchstick a light or dark color?
Matchstick has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 67.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 67, Matchstick has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Matchstick in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Cream Fleece 233 (very close, ΔE 1.0); Sherwin-Williams: Antique White SW 6119 (very close, ΔE 1.9); Behr: Navajo White 22 (very close, ΔE 2.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Matchstick?
Try Wevet (No.273) on trim and All White (No.2005) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Matchstick's undertone.
Where does Matchstick work best?
Matchstick works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 67, Matchstick has visible color without darkening a room much.
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