Comparison

Matchstick vs Corinthian Pillar

Farrow & Ball 2013 and Vista Paint 0301, ΔE 3.93 apart

Farrow & Ball Matchstick 2013 on a wall, hex #E2D5BC
Matchstick Farrow & Ball 2013
Vista Paint Corinthian Pillar 0301 on a wall, hex #E1D2B2
Corinthian Pillar Vista Paint 0301
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 3.93Related, but your eyes will notice. These are different choices.

Farrow & Ball Matchstick (2013) and Vista Paint Corinthian Pillar (0301) measure a delta-E of 3.93 apart. Matchstick is 2.4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Corinthian Pillar holds more color, chroma 17.7 against 14, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Matchstick reads as a yellow undertone at hue angle 88.3 degrees, Corinthian Pillar as a yellow at 89.6. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Corinthian Pillar depth in Farrow & Ball's line, start from its LRV of 65.0 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Farrow & Ball Matchstick and Vista Paint Corinthian Pillar?

Farrow & Ball Matchstick and Vista Paint Corinthian Pillar are delta-E 3.93 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 Vista Paint Corinthian Pillar?

The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Matchstick and Vista Paint Corinthian Pillar is delta-E 3.93.

Which is lighter, Farrow & Ball Matchstick or Vista Paint Corinthian Pillar?

Farrow & Ball Matchstick is lighter than Vista Paint Corinthian Pillar by 2.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).

Which is more saturated, Farrow & Ball Matchstick or Vista Paint Corinthian Pillar?

Vista Paint Corinthian Pillar carries more color than Farrow & Ball Matchstick - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 3.93 Matchstick and Corinthian Pillar
LIGHTESTMatchstick LRV 67.4
DARKESTCorinthian Pillar LRV 65.0
SPREAD2.4LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Matchstick Corinthian Pillar
Brand Farrow & Ball Vista Paint
Code 2013 0301
Hex #E2D5BC #E1D2B2
Light reflectance 67.4 65.0
Undertone yellow undertone yellow
Chroma 14.0 17.7
Hue angle 88.3° 89.6°
Color family tan tan

Each on its own

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