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Flax Flower
77%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Flax Flower Technical Profile
What color is Flax Flower? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #F0E0D5. Colors similar to Flax Flower include Vista Paint Flax Flower, Benjamin Moore Head Over Heels, PPG Granddad's Girl. Flax Flower has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 77, Flax Flower reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Flax Flower
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Flax Flower
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Head Over Heels
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Granddad's Girl
PPG
Nearly identical
Intimate White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Bubble Tea
Valspar
Nearly identical
Chamois Cloth
Behr
Nearly identical
Linen White
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Vanilla Chai
Kilz
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Flax Flower
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Flax Flower
#F0E0D5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6B17C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Flax Flower
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Flax Flower 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 Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Flax Flower.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Flax Flower — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Flax Flower have?
Flax Flower by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Flax Flower from other brands?
The closest matches are Flax Flower by Vista Paint (#EEDED3), Head Over Heels by Benjamin Moore (#F0DFD3), Granddad's Girl by PPG (#F4E4D9). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Flax Flower?
Flax Flower has an LRV of 76.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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