Flax Straw S300-4 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CAAE74, LRV 44 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gold Tweed from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CAAE74 · S300-4
Flax Straw
44%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Flax Straw Technical Profile
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Flax Straw in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Flax Straw in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrFlax Straw
Nearly identical
Vista PaintGold Tweed
Gold Tweed
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
King'S Ransom Gold
PPG
Nearly identical
Citrine
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Gold Tweed
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Craft Paper Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Flickering Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Earthen Sienna
Valspar
Very similar
Ripe Olives
Kilz
Very similar
Tarnished Trumpet
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Stone .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Sudbury Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Flax Straw
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Flax Straw
#CAAE74
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABB47E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Flax Straw
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Flax Straw Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Flax Straw.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Flax Straw — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Flax Straw have?
Flax Straw by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Flax Straw in your own space before committing.
What colors match Flax Straw from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Flax Straw are Gold Tweed by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), King'S Ransom Gold by PPG (a near-identical match), Citrine by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Flax Straw's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Flax Straw?
Flax Straw has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 44.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Flax Straw's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.