Flaxen Hair 30YY 54/306 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DDC18A, LRV 55 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Winsome Ecru from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DDC18A · 30YY 54/306
Flaxen Hair
55%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Flaxen Hair Technical Profile
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Flaxen Hair in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Flaxen Hair in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGFlaxen Hair
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyWinsome Ecru
Winsome Ecru
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Chestertown Buff
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Harpswell Green
Valspar
Nearly identical
Toasted Marshmallow
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Corn Chowder
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sequin
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Ripe Wheat
Behr
Nearly identical
Canary Song
Kilz
Nearly identical
Hay
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Corn Chowder
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Grain .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Flaxen Hair
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Flaxen Hair
#DDC18A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0BB77
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Flaxen Hair
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Flaxen Hair 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Flaxen Hair.
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 Hair — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Flaxen Hair have?
Flaxen Hair by PPG 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 Hair in your own space before committing.
What colors match Flaxen Hair from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Flaxen Hair are Winsome Ecru by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Chestertown Buff by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Harpswell Green by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Flaxen Hair'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 Hair?
Flaxen Hair has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 55.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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