Benjamin Moore

Flax

2098-50

Flax is a warm tan with subtle red undertones that add depth without pushing orange. With an LRV of 41.54, it reflects moderate light and reads balanced on walls. The undertone structure keeps it compatible with natural materials.

It works well in bedrooms, living rooms, and transitional spaces. It pairs naturally with Benjamin Moore Tapestry Beige and Shaker Beige. Cooler contrasts such as Hale Navy or Kendall Charcoal add definition, while Palladian Blue or Gray Cashmere soften the palette.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2098-50

Collection

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Flax in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Flax under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Flax under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

16°

Red Family

Lightness

69%

Medium

Saturation

20%

Muted

LRV

41.5

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#C0A9A1

RGB Decimal

192, 169, 161

RGB Percent

75.3%, 66.3%, 63.1%

HSL

15.5, 19.7%, 69.2%

HSV

15.5, 16.1%, 75.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 12.0%, 16.1%, 24.7%

YIQ

175.0, 16.3, 2.4

XYZ

42.36, 42.16, 39.62

CIE Lab

70.98, 7.02, 7.17

CIE Luv

70.98, 14.46, 9.01

Hunter Lab

64.93, 6.50, 6.22

Decimal

12626337

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Flax Hushed Auburn Hot Cocoa Hasbrouck Brown

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Flax Gobi Desert Bridal Rose Silky Smooth

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Flax Soft Shore Van Courtland Blue Ocean Breeze

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Flax Celery Powder Bedroom Plum Lily Pad

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

Flax Bedroom Plum Ashberry Cherished

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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