Royal Flax CSP-315 is a beige paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #CFC1AF, LRV 55 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hopsack from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CFC1AF · CSP-315
Royal Flax
55%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Royal Flax Technical Profile
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Royal Flax in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Royal Flax in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreRoyal Flax
Nearly identical
ValsparHopsack
Hopsack
Valspar
Nearly identical
Merino Wool
Behr
Nearly identical
Birchwood
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bronze Mist
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sahara Desert Sand
PPG
Nearly identical
Beachcomber
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Stony Ground
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Sail Cloth
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Crumcake
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Moth Wing
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Royal Flax
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Royal Flax
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Royal Flax.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Royal Flax in your own space before committing.
What colors match Royal Flax from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Royal Flax are Hopsack by Valspar (a near-identical match), Merino Wool by Behr (a near-identical match), Birchwood by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Royal Flax's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.