Faded Flaxflower 9146 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #9EB4C0, LRV 44 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Grand Bay from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9EB4C0 · 9146
Faded Flaxflower
44%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Faded Flaxflower Technical Profile
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Faded Flaxflower in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Faded Flaxflower in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsFaded Flaxflower
Nearly identical
Vista PaintGrand Bay
Grand Bay
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Slate Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cloudless Day
Behr
Nearly identical
Valor
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cat's Meow
Valspar
Nearly identical
Harper's Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
In the Blue
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Country Air
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Water Splash
Kilz
Very similar
Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Water .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Faded Flaxflower
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Faded Flaxflower
#9EB4C0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858BAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Faded Flaxflower
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Faded Flaxflower 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
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Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Faded Flaxflower — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Faded Flaxflower have?
Faded Flaxflower by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Faded Flaxflower in your own space before committing.
What colors match Faded Flaxflower from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Faded Flaxflower are Grand Bay by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Bali Blue by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Slate Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Faded Flaxflower'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 Faded Flaxflower?
Faded Flaxflower has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 43.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Faded Flaxflower's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.