Flaxseed DEC736 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F7E6C6, LRV 80 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Honey Cream from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F7E6C6 · DEC736
Flaxseed
80%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Flaxseed Technical Profile
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Flaxseed in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Flaxseed in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsFlaxseed
Nearly identical
Vista PaintHoney Cream
Honey Cream
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
A True Antique
Valspar
Nearly identical
Washed in Light
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Create .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
To The Rescue
PPG
Nearly identical
Montgomery White
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Summer Sunshine
Behr
Nearly identical
Tea Light
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Walnut Cream
Kilz
Nearly identical
Orange Tint
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
New White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Flaxseed
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Flaxseed
#F7E6C6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B9C76B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Flaxseed
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Flaxseed 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 Flaxseed.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Flaxseed — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Flaxseed have?
Flaxseed 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 Flaxseed in your own space before committing.
What colors match Flaxseed from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Flaxseed are Honey Cream by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), A True Antique by Valspar (a near-identical match), Washed in Light by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Flaxseed'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 Flaxseed?
Flaxseed has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 80.4, 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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Why Flaxseed's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.