Farrow and Ball Matchstick 2013

What are Farrow and Ball Matchstick undertones?

The undertone of Matchstick can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Farrow and Ball Matchstick 2013 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 37° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2013 Matchstick HSL code: 37, 43%, 82%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects Matchstick

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Beige shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball Matchstick:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

2013
Matchstick

• 1
  Lime White

  

• 2008
  Dimity

  

• 2005
  All White

  

• 239
  Wimborne White

  

Darker shades

2013
Matchstick

• 16
  Cord

  

• 8
  String

  

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Matchstick with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 217, such as Farrow and Ball Wine Dark and Parma Gray.

2013
Matchstick

• 308
  Wine Dark

  

• 27
  Parma Gray

  

• 281
  Stiffkey Blue

  

• 30
  Hague Blue

  

• 317
  Kakelugn

  

• 307
  Kittiwake

  

• 220
  Pitch Blue

  

LRV of Matchstick

Matchstick has an LRV of 67.57% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#e4d5bc
RGB Decimal	228, 213, 188
RGB Percent	89.41%, 83.53%, 73.73%
HSV	Hue: 38° Saturation: 17.54% Value: 89.41%
HSL	hsl(37, 43, 82)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 6.58 Yellow: 17.54 Key: 10.59
YIQ	Y: 214.635 I: 16.972 Q: -4.607
XYZ	X: 64.865 Y: 67.715 Z: 57.217
CIE Lab	L:85.864 a:1.144 b:14.234
CIE Luv	L:85.864 u:10.446 v:20.471
Decimal	14996924
Hunter Lab	82.289, -3.301, 16.377