Matchstick vs String
Matchstick and String are both Farrow & Ball warm creams. The gap between them is ΔE 2.8 — “near-identical”. Matchstick is the lighter of the two, and String the warmer. Both cost about £25.60 per litre.
| Matchstick | String | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #E2D5BC | #D8CBAE |
| Lightness (L*) | 86 | 82 |
| Price / litre | £25.60 | £25.60 |
More Farrow & Ball comparisons
Looking across brands instead? See Matchstick’s cross-brand matches and cheaper alternatives, or String’s.