Flaxen DEC735 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FBECC9, LRV 85 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ludwell White from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FBECC9 · DEC735
Flaxen
85%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Flaxen Technical Profile
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Flaxen in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Flaxen in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsFlaxen
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreLudwell White
Ludwell White
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lemon Sorbet
Valspar
Nearly identical
Holy Grail
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Yellow Acacia Bloom
PPG
Nearly identical
Light Shine
Kilz
Nearly identical
Lightweight Beige
Behr
Nearly identical
Holy Grail
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Limon Sorbet
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lemon Meringue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Create .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
New White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Flaxen
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Flaxen
#FBECC9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B9CE64
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Flaxen
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Flaxen 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Flaxen.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Flaxen — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Flaxen have?
Flaxen by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Flaxen in your own space before committing.
What colors match Flaxen from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Flaxen are Ludwell White by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Lemon Sorbet by Valspar (a near-identical match), Holy Grail by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Flaxen'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 Flaxen?
Flaxen has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 84.7, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Flaxen's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.