Weston Flax HC-5 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F3E6BB, estimated LRV 77 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Brushstroke from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #F3E6BB · HC-5
Weston Flax
77%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Weston Flax Technical Profile
HEX Code#F3E6BB
RGB243, 230, 187
Estimated LRV76.5
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 Familyyellow
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Brushstroke
Behr
#F2E4B8
Close digital match
Lemon Parsnips
Dutch Boy
#F3E5BC
Close digital match
Emma
Vista Paint
#F2E6B8
Close digital match
Martica
Hirshfield's
#F4E5B7
Close digital match
Haystack
PPG
#F1E7BD
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Heart of Palm
Valspar
#F0E6BB
Close digital match
Candle in the Wind
Dunn-Edwards
#F9EBBF
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Lemon Chiffon
Sherwin-Williams
#F5E5BC
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Yellow Frosting
Kilz
#F5E3B4
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Grain .01
Colorhouse
#FFF0C2
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#EFDBB3
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Colors That Work With Weston Flax
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Weston Flax from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Weston Flax are Brushstroke by Behr (a close digital match), Lemon Parsnips by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Emma by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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