Farrow & Ball Matchstick No.2013 Estate Emulsion tin and open lid

Farrow & Ball Matchstick No.2013 paint in an open tin

Farrow & Ball Matchstick No.2013 Dead Flat tin and open lid

Farrow & Ball Matchstick No.2013 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.2013

FamilyNeutral / Greige

PrimerWhite & Light Tones

Farrow & Ball Matchstick No.2013 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.2013

FamilyNeutral / Greige

PrimerWhite & Light Tones

SKU: 5029496011609

Farrow & Ball Matchstick No.2013 Paint

Name: Farrow & Ball Matchstick No.2013 Paint
Brand: Farrow & Ball
SKU: 5029496011609
Price: 34.0 GBP
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£34.00 Inc VAT

£28.33 Exc VAT

Farrow & Ball Matchstick No.2013 is an understated neutral named after the unbleached wood of a match. Farrow & Ball say it creates rooms that are warm without feeling creamy. Read More

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Farrow & Ball Matchstick No.2013 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.2013

FamilyNeutral / Greige

PrimerWhite & Light Tones

Product Description

Farrow & Ball Matchstick No.2013 is a versatile, understated neutral named after the unbleached wood of a matchstick. Farrow & Ball add a tiny amount of black, giving a timber tone that feels warm without becoming creamy.

Farrow & Ball pair Matchstick with White Tie as its complementary white. Their suggested schemes combine it with String and Cord, Light Gray and Mouse's Back, or White Tie and New White.

Is Matchstick a warm or cool colour?

Farrow & Ball describe Matchstick as warm without feeling creamy. A tiny addition of black keeps this neutral timber colour understated.

Where to use Farrow & Ball Matchstick No.2013

Farrow & Ball say Matchstick takes on a fresher quality in well lit rooms, and feels more relaxed and traditional in a darker, north facing room.

Choose Estate Emulsion or Modern Emulsion for walls and ceilings, Dead Flat for a completely flat look across walls and woodwork, and Flat Eggshell, Modern Eggshell or Full Gloss for woodwork and cabinets. For exteriors, choose Exterior Masonry or Exterior Eggshell for breathable, weather-resistant performance. Casein Distemper, Soft Distemper and Limewash are also available in this colour.

Colours that go with Matchstick

White Tie is the complementary white Farrow & Ball pair with Matchstick for ceilings and trim. Their suggested colour schemes combine it with:

Suggested scheme

Matchstick No.2013 String No.8Accent colour

Cord No.16Trim colour

Suggested scheme

Matchstick No.2013 Light Gray No.17Accent colour

Mouse's Back No.40Trim colour

Suggested scheme

Matchstick No.2013 White Tie No.2002Accent colour

New White No.59Trim colour

Buy Farrow & Ball Matchstick No.2013 from Rabart

Rabart is an authorised Farrow & Ball stockist, with decorating centres across Wales and the South West of England. All our stores have Farrow & Ball paint mixing machines, so you can usually have Matchstick mixed in your chosen finish and ready to take home the same day, subject to availability of your chosen finish. Alternatively, order online in a range of finishes and sizes from 750ml to 5L, or try a Farrow & Ball sample pot first.

Specifications by finish

Coverage and recoat times vary by finish. The figures below are from Farrow & Ball's product data sheets for normal conditions; cooler or more humid environments may extend drying times, and darker shades may need an additional coat.

Finish	Best for	Sheen	Coverage per litre	Touch dry	Recoat	Application
Interior Performance Finishes
Dead Flat	Walls & ceilings, woodwork & metal	2%	Up to 12 m²	2 hours	4 hours	Brush, roller or airless spray
Modern Emulsion	Walls & ceilings	7%	Up to 12 m²	2 hours	4 hours	Brush, roller or airless spray
Flat Eggshell	Wood, metal, concrete floors, kitchen & bathroom cabinets	20%	Up to 12 m²	2 hours	4 hours	Brush, roller, airless or HVLP spray
Modern Eggshell	Wood, metal, concrete floors, kitchen & bathroom cabinets	40%	Up to 12 m²	2 hours	4 hours	Brush, roller, airless or HVLP spray
Full Gloss	Interior & exterior wood and metal, front doors, skirting boards	95%	Up to 12 m²	2 hours	4 hours	Brush or roller, airless or HVLP spray (roller not recommended on large areas such as walls)
Exterior Performance Finishes
Exterior Masonry	Brick, render, concrete, terracotta	2%	Up to 8 m²	2 hours	5 hours	Brush, roller or airless spray
Exterior Eggshell	Exterior wood and metal, front doors, cladding, fences	20%	Up to 13 m²	2 hours	4 hours	Brush, roller, airless or HVLP spray
Full Gloss	Interior & exterior wood and metal, front doors, skirting boards	95%	Up to 12 m²	2 hours	4 hours	Brush or roller, airless or HVLP spray (roller not recommended on large areas such as walls)
The Estate Range
Estate Emulsion	Walls & ceilings in low-traffic areas	2%	Up to 14 m²	2 hours	2 hours	Brush, roller or airless spray
Casein Distemper	Walls & ceilings in low-traffic areas, historic homes, surfaces that need to breathe	2%	Up to 13 m²	2 hours	4 hours	Brush (not suitable for spraying; roller not recommended on large areas)
Soft Distemper	Plasterwork and intricate mouldings in low-traffic areas, historic homes	2%	Up to 13 m²	2 hours	No recoat required	Brush or airless spray (roller not recommended on large areas)
Limewash	Lime-rendered exterior and interior walls (not suitable for gypsum plaster)	2%	Varies with conditions	3 hours	12 hours	Long-haired or masonry brush (not suitable for spraying)

Dead Flat

Key Information

CoverageUp to 12 m² per litre
Touch dry2 hours
Recoat4 hours
Application methodBrush, roller or airless spray
Clean-upWarm soapy water
Finish2% sheen (dead flat matt)

Farrow & Ball Matchstick No.2013

Colour story

Farrow & Ball Matchstick No.2013 in real homes

See how Farrow & Ball Matchstick No.2013 looks across interior walls, woodwork, exterior facades and more. Click any image to view full size.

Choosing the right Farrow & Ball finish

Every Farrow & Ball colour is available in a range of finishes. The right choice depends on the surface you're painting and how much wear it'll see.

Estate Emulsion

2% sheen

The classic chalky, very matt finish for walls and ceilings in low-traffic rooms.

Modern Emulsion

7% sheen

Washable and mould-resistant, ideal for kitchens, bathrooms, hallways and family rooms.

Dead Flat

2% sheen

Same matt depth as Estate Emulsion but scrubbable and scuff-resistant. Suitable for walls, woodwork and metal.

Flat Eggshell

20% sheen

F&B's tough new low-sheen finish for interior wood, metal and concrete, including kitchen cabinets, skirtings and floors.

Modern Eggshell

40% sheen

A harder-wearing mid-sheen for woodwork, cabinetry and floors.

Full Gloss

95% sheen

A high-shine finish for interior and exterior wood and metal, including front doors.

Exterior Eggshell

20% sheen

Protects exterior wood and metal with added algae and fungal protection.

Exterior Masonry

2% sheen

A highly breathable matt finish for brick, render and concrete.

Casein Distemper

2% sheen

A breathable, traditional distemper for heritage interiors. Ideal for lime plaster walls and ceilings in low-traffic rooms.

Soft Distemper

2% sheen

A soft, powdery traditional finish. Particularly suited to detailed interior plasterwork and period mouldings.

Limewash

2% sheen

A traditional breathable finish for solid lime render exterior walls, and interior walls and ceilings.

Not sure which to choose? Order a sample pot first to test the colour in your own space and light.

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Product Specifications

Brand	Farrow & Ball
Type	Designer Paint
Suitable for	Brush or roller for most finishes. Limewash by brush. Full Gloss, Casein Distemper and Soft Distemper are not recommended by roller on large areas
Base	Water-based
Key features	Low odour, low VOC, A+ indoor air quality rating, toy-safe (EN 71-3), 100% water-based
Thinning	Ready to use. On new or bare plaster, Farrow & Ball recommend a 25% diluted coat of the emulsion or Wall & Ceiling Primer & Undercoat first. Soft Distemper needs at least 10% water added
Number of coats	2 coats recommended (Limewash 4, Soft Distemper 1). Darker colours may need more
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Frequently asked questions

Is Farrow & Ball Matchstick a warm colour?

Farrow & Ball say Matchstick creates understated rooms that are warm without feeling creamy, thanks to the tiny addition of black.

What colour is Matchstick by Farrow & Ball?

Matchstick is the shade of unbleached wood. Farrow & Ball named it after the unbleached wood used in the stalk of a match.

Does Matchstick work in a north facing room?

Farrow & Ball say Matchstick has a fresher quality in well lit rooms, while feeling more relaxed and traditional in a darker north facing room.

What colour goes with Matchstick?

Farrow & Ball suggest White Tie as its complementary white. Their recommended schemes pair Matchstick with String and Cord, Light Gray and Mouse's Back, or White Tie and New White.

Which primer should I use with Matchstick No.2013?

Farrow & Ball recommend their White & Light Tones Primer & Undercoat for Matchstick. Choose the Wall & Ceiling, Wood or Metal version to suit the surface.