Flax Straw S300-4 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CAAE74, estimated 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.
Behr · #CAAE74 · S300-4
Flax Straw
44%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Flax Straw Technical Profile
HEX Code#CAAE74
RGB202, 174, 116
Estimated LRV44.1
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Gold Tweed
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#CAAE74
Close digital match
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#CAAD72
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#C9AC6F
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Gold Tweed
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#C9AB73
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Colors That Work With Flax Straw
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Flax Straw from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Flax Straw are Gold Tweed by Vista Paint (a close digital match), King'S Ransom Gold by PPG (a close digital match), Citrine by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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