Weston Flax HC-5 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F3E6BB, LRV 77 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Brushstroke from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F3E6BB · HC-5
Weston Flax
77%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Weston Flax Technical Profile
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Weston Flax in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Weston 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 MooreWeston Flax
Nearly identical
BehrBrushstroke
Brushstroke
Behr
Nearly identical
Lemon Parsnips
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Emma
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Martica
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Haystack
PPG
Nearly identical
Heart of Palm
Valspar
Nearly identical
Candle in the Wind
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lemon Chiffon
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Yellow Frosting
Kilz
Nearly identical
Grain .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Weston Flax
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Weston Flax
#F3E6BB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADC46E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Weston Flax
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Weston 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 Weston Flax.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Weston Flax — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Weston Flax have?
Weston Flax by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Weston Flax in your own space before committing.
What colors match Weston Flax from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Weston Flax are Brushstroke by Behr (a near-identical match), Lemon Parsnips by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Emma by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Weston 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 Weston Flax?
Weston Flax has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 76.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Weston Flax's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.