Royal Flax CSP-315 is a beige paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #CFC1AF, estimated LRV 55 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hopsack from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #CFC1AF · CSP-315
Royal Flax
55%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Royal Flax Technical Profile
HEX Code#CFC1AF
RGB207, 193, 175
Estimated LRV54.5
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 Familybeige
BrandBenjamin Moore
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#D0C1AE
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#D0C2B1
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Birchwood
Dunn-Edwards
#CCBEAC
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Bronze Mist
Kilz
#CEBFAB
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Sahara Desert Sand
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#D0C0AC
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Beachcomber
Sherwin-Williams
#D0C1AC
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Stony Ground
Farrow & Ball
#CEC1AD
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Sail Cloth
Vista Paint
#CEC2AF
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Crumcake
Dutch Boy
#CDBDAA
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Moth Wing
Hirshfield's
#CCBCA9
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Colors That Work With Royal Flax
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Royal Flax
#CFC1AF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Royal Flax
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Royal Flax 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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Royal Flax — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Royal Flax have?
Royal Flax by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige 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 Royal Flax from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Royal Flax are Hopsack by Valspar (a close digital match), Merino Wool by Behr (a close digital match), Birchwood by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Royal 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 Royal Flax?
Royal Flax has a estimated lightness value of 54.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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