ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 2013 and Vista Paint 8034, ΔE 11.38 apart
Farrow & Ball Matchstick (2013) and Vista Paint Mussel Shell (8034) measure a delta-E of 11.38 apart. Mussel Shell is 2.6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Mussel Shell holds more color, chroma 16.9 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, Mussel Shell as a red at 47.7. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Matchstick depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 67.4 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Matchstick and Vista Paint Mussel Shell are delta-E 11.38 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Matchstick and Vista Paint Mussel Shell is delta-E 11.38.
Vista Paint Mussel Shell is lighter than Farrow & Ball Matchstick by 2.6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Matchstick | Mussel Shell | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 2013 | 8034 |
| Hex | #E2D5BC | #FDD6C7 |
| Light reflectance | 67.4 | 70.0 |
| Undertone | yellow undertone | red |
| Chroma | 14.0 | 16.9 |
| Hue angle | 88.3° | 47.7° |
| Color family | tan | orange |