Flax 2098-50 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C1AAA2, estimated LRV 43 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dusty Rosewood from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #C1AAA2 · 2098-50
Flax
43%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Flax Technical Profile
HEX Code#C1AAA2
RGB193, 170, 162
Estimated LRV42.7
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Flax
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Flax
#C1AAA2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA485
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Flax
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Flax Room Palettes
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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 — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Flax have?
Flax by Benjamin Moore 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 from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Flax are Dusty Rosewood by Behr (a close digital match), Glamorous Taupe by Valspar (a close digital match), Heavenly Cocoa by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Flax'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?
Flax has a estimated lightness value of 42.7, 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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