The shade of unbleached wood
This versatile and understated tone is named after the unbleached wood used in the stalk of a match. With the tiny addition of black, this neutral timber colour creates delightfully understated rooms which are warm without feeling creamy. In well lit rooms it has a fresher quality, especially when contrasted with White Tie or other Yellow Based Neutrals, while feeling more relaxed and traditional in a darker north facing room.
Recommended Primer & Undercoat: White & Light Tones
Complementary white: White Tie
Rated 5 out of
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Chrissietee from
Perfect in hall, stairs and landing
At last, after endless try-outs with a million tester pots, I eventually chose this colour, recommended by my decorator, for the hall, stairs and landing in my Victorian end-terrace London home. I'd wanted something that would be a distinctive colour, but not dark (and potentially dreary) where there's not much natural light, yet not so pale as to be insipid. Matchstick is a dream - it's a sort of biscuit colour, with an uplifting yet calming feel. It stands out well against white woodwork and ceiling, doesn't overpower, yet doesn't look at all like 'just another off-white/cream'. Love it to pieces and wholeheartedly recommend it to people going through the agonies of what wall colour to choose in a difficult space.
Date published: 2015-03-08
Rated 5 out of
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Tanya from
A gorgeous rich edible colour
I have had our dark hallway, stairs and landing painted in the colour and loved it so much I carried it through to the living room. The first coat looks a little wishy washy and I wasn't sure at first but how wrong was I as soon as that second coat gets on it is exactly how it looks on here. A beautiful depth cream colour that looks so beautiful and classy it looks edible!! I absolutely love this colour and will also follow it through to the kitchen. An absolutely must buy and for once a colour that looks exactly how it is on here simply beautiful!
Date published: 2013-04-17