ORANGES

Flax

#C1AAA2

RGB 193, 170, 162 · HSL 15°, 20%, 70% · CMYK 0, 12, 16, 24

Flax is #C1AAA2 in HEX — rgb(193, 170, 162), hsl(15°, 20%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 16%, 24%).

Flax pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 15°, 20%, 70%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#C1AAA2

RGB193, 170, 162

HSL15°, 20%, 70%

HSV15°, 16%, 76%

CMYK0, 12, 16, 24

Decimal12692130

CSS RGBrgb(193, 170, 162)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 20%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Flax 2098-50

Exact match

Behr

Dusty Rosewood UL130-17

ΔE 0.8 · #BFA9A0

Valspar

Glamorous Taupe 2003-10A

ΔE 1.1 · #BEA89F

Dulux

Mauve Nymph S08C3

ΔE 1.8 · #C0ACA6

Vista Paint

Dancing Deer K-1116

ΔE 2.4 · #C2AFA5

Dunn-Edwards

Frontier Land DE6074

ΔE 2.5 · #BCA59A

PPG

Thumper 1075-4

ΔE 2.9 · #BDADA4

Sherwin-Williams

Insightful Rose SW6023

ΔE 3 · #C9B0AB

Hallman-Lindsay

Cozy Cover 140

ΔE 3.3 · #B7A299

Kilz

Simply Taupe LA200-02

ΔE 3.3 · #B8A7A2

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 3.4 · #B6A39C

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 3.6 · #C2ADAB

Farrow & Ball

Jitney 293

ΔE 5.2 · #C4B2A2

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 9.6 · #AAA593

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 10.7 · #A5A5A5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 15.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C1AAA2

#A3BAC2

Analogous

#C2A3AB

#C1AAA2

#C2BAA3

Triadic

#C1AAA2

#A3C2AB

#ABA3C2

Split-Complementary

#C1AAA2

#A3C2BA

#A3ABC2

Tetradic

#C1AAA2

#ABC2A3

#A3BAC2

#BAA3C2

Monochromatic

#7A5C52

#A38175

#C1AAA2

#E0D5D1

#F5F1F0

Rectangle

#C1AAA2

#BAC2A3

#A3BAC2

#ABA3C2

Compound

#C1AAA2

#C2BAA3

#A3BAC2

#A3ABC2

Variations

Lighter

#CEBCB6

#D9CDC9

#E8E2E0

Darker

#A68377

#78574D

#46332C

Saturation

#B7B0AE

#C2ABA3

#E09C85

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.20:1

Fail

vs Black

9.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C1AAA2

#B5B2A2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C1AAA2

#AEAEA3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C1AAA2

#C1A9AB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Flax reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#D0AC95

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#C1AAA2

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#BDB1B9

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#7EA5B2

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #C1AAA2;

CSS — background

background-color: #C1AAA2;

CSS Variable

--color-flax: #C1AAA2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'flax': '#C1AAA2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C1AAA2] text-[#C1AAA2]

SCSS

$flax: #C1AAA2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C1AAA2?

#C1AAA2 is Flax, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C1AAA2 warm or cool?

Flax reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Flax?

Flax works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Flax?

Flax pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Flax?

You can download Flax on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Flax?

The hex code is #C1AAA2. In RGB it's 193, 170, 162, and in HSL it's 15°, 20%, 70%.

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