Faded Flaxflower 9146 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #9EB4C0, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #9EB4C0 · 9146
Faded Flaxflower
44%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Faded Flaxflower Technical Profile
HEX Code#9EB4C0
RGB158, 180, 192
Estimated LRV43.7
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Compare alternatives to Faded Flaxflower
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Grand Bay
Vista Paint
#9FB4C1
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Slate Blue
Benjamin Moore
#9CB2BC
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Cloudless Day
Behr
#9AB1BF
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Valor
Dutch Boy
#A1B7C1
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Cat's Meow
Valspar
#9FB4BD
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Harper's Blue
PPG
#9CB1BF
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In the Blue
Hirshfield's
#9EB0BB
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Country Air
Dunn-Edwards
#9FB6C6
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Water Splash
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#9AAEBD
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#98ACBA
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#9FB4B4
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Colors That Work With Faded Flaxflower
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Faded Flaxflower from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Faded Flaxflower are Grand Bay by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Bali Blue by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Slate Blue by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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