Comparison

Matchstick vs Magnolia Spray

Farrow & Ball 2013 and PPG 1089-2, ΔE 6.36 apart

Farrow & Ball Matchstick 2013 on a wall, hex #E2D5BC
Matchstick Farrow & Ball 2013
PPG Magnolia Spray 1089-2 on a wall, hex #F6E6CB
Magnolia Spray PPG 1089-2
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 6.36Not even close. Pick the one you actually want.

Farrow & Ball Matchstick (2013) and PPG Magnolia Spray (1089-2) measure a delta-E of 6.36 apart. Magnolia Spray is 10.6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 14 and 15.2. The undertones part company: Matchstick reads as a yellow undertone at hue angle 88.3 degrees, Magnolia Spray as a yellow at 85.7. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Matchstick depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 67.4 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Farrow & Ball Matchstick and PPG Magnolia Spray?

Farrow & Ball Matchstick and PPG Magnolia Spray are delta-E 6.36 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Farrow & Ball Matchstick and PPG Magnolia Spray?

The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Matchstick and PPG Magnolia Spray is delta-E 6.36.

Which is lighter, Farrow & Ball Matchstick or PPG Magnolia Spray?

PPG Magnolia Spray is lighter than Farrow & Ball Matchstick by 10.6 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 6.36 Matchstick and Magnolia Spray
LIGHTESTMagnolia Spray LRV 78.0
DARKESTMatchstick LRV 67.4
SPREAD10.6LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Matchstick Magnolia Spray
Brand Farrow & Ball PPG
Code 2013 1089-2
Hex #E2D5BC #F6E6CB
Light reflectance 67.4 78.0
Undertone yellow undertone yellow
Chroma 14.0 15.2
Hue angle 88.3° 85.7°
Color family tan tan

Each on its own

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