Matchstick
We've categorized Matchstick as a versatile and reflective paint color because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions so effectively. Explore our collection of 17 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#e4d5bc
LRV
67.57
Matchstick in Real Rooms
Matchstick has a high LRV of 67.57 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces.
4 Living Room Photos
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Matchstick. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.
Farrow and Ball Matchstick living room review
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Farrow and Ball Matchstick living room
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Farrow and Ball Matchstick 2013 living room
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Farrow and Ball Matchstick 2013 living room
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3 Kitchen Photos
In a modern kitchen, Matchstick provides the necessary "organic" touch to offset stainless steel appliances and glass backsplashes. It prevents the kitchen from feeling like a laboratory, injecting a much-needed sense of domestic warmth and culinary inspiration.
Matchstick kitchen color
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Farrow and Ball Matchstick 2013 kitchen
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Farrow and Ball Matchstick 2013 kitchen
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4 Dining Room Photos
Pairing Matchstick with a white ceiling and high white wainscoting creates a classic, high-contrast look that is perfect for a traditional dining space. It brings a sense of architectural rhythm and formality that is hard to achieve with lighter tones.
Matchstick dining room
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Matchstick dining room color review
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Farrow and Ball Matchstick dining room color review
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Farrow and Ball Matchstick dining room color
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4 Misc Photos
Observe the use of Matchstick on architectural "oddities"—slanted ceilings, built-in nooks, or under-stair closets. The color helps these strange angles feel like deliberate design features rather than construction afterthoughts.
Farrow and Ball Matchstick kids' room
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Farrow and Ball Matchstick wall paint
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Farrow and Ball Matchstick painted cabinets
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Farrow and Ball Matchstick 2013 wall paint
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1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo
Matchstick cabinets paired with a matching backsplash create a "monolith" look that is incredibly popular in contemporary design. It's a bold, seamless approach that makes the kitchen feel integrated into the home's overall architecture.
Farrow and Ball Matchstick kitchen cabinets
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1 Bedroom Photo
Pairing Matchstick with tonal textures—like a silk rug or a bouclé chair—creates a layered, monochromatic look that is the height of sophistication for a bedroom. It proves that you don't need high-contrast colors to create a room that feels high-design and deeply personal.
Farrow and Ball Matchstick bedroom
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