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Flax Straw

#CAAE74

RGB 202, 174, 116 · HSL 40°, 45%, 62% · CMYK 0, 14, 43, 21

Flax Straw is #CAAE74 in HEX — rgb(202, 174, 116), hsl(40°, 45%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 43%, 21%).

Flax Straw pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 45%, 62%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#CAAE74

RGB202, 174, 116

HSL40°, 45%, 62%

HSV40°, 43%, 79%

CMYK0, 14, 43, 21

Decimal13282932

CSS RGBrgb(202, 174, 116)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 45%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Gold Tweed C-883

Exact match

Behr

Flax Straw S300-4

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Tweed 884

ΔE 1.5 · #C9AB73

Benjamin Moore

Citrine AF-370

ΔE 1.9 · #C9AC6F

Kilz

Ripe Olives LE270-02

ΔE 3.7 · #C0A569

PPG

Bulletin Board 12-04

ΔE 3.8 · #D4B57F

Sherwin-Williams

Tarnished Trumpet SW9026

ΔE 3.9 · #D5B176

Dunn-Edwards

Flickering Gold DE6166

ΔE 4.1 · #C6A668

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 4.6 · #C2B078

Dulux

Sinking Sand S14F4

ΔE 4.6 · #D8B478

Valspar

Earthen Sienna 3007-5B

ΔE 4.7 · #C9A768

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 5.7 · #D9B27D

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 5.8 · #C1A878

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 8.3 · #DCB771

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 8.5 · #E3C28D

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 10.6 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#CAAE74

#7290CA

Analogous

#CA8172

#CAAE74

#BBCA72

Triadic

#CAAE74

#72CAAD

#AD72CA

Split-Complementary

#CAAE74

#72BBCA

#8172CA

Tetradic

#CAAE74

#72CA81

#7290CA

#CA72BB

Monochromatic

#765E2D

#AE8A42

#CAAE74

#DFCDAA

#F4EEE1

Rectangle

#CAAE74

#90CA72

#7290CA

#AD72CA

Compound

#CAAE74

#BBCA72

#7290CA

#8172CA

Variations

Lighter

#D4BD8F

#DBCCAF

#E8E1D2

Darker

#BA9243

#82652C

#4D3B18

Saturation

#ABA291

#CAAD72

#E4B658

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.14:1

Fail

vs Black

9.82:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CAAE74

#C1B474

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CAAE74

#B3B37E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CAAE74

#CCA7AD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Flax Straw brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#D7AF72

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CAAE74

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4B496

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#5877B5

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: #CAAE74;

CSS — background

background-color: #CAAE74;

CSS Variable

--color-flax-straw: #CAAE74;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'flax-straw': '#CAAE74' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CAAE74] text-[#CAAE74]

SCSS

$flax-straw: #CAAE74;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CAAE74?

#CAAE74 is Flax Straw, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CAAE74 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Flax Straw?

Flax Straw works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Flax Straw?

Flax Straw pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Flax Straw?

You can download Flax Straw 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 Straw?

The hex code is #CAAE74. In RGB it's 202, 174, 116, and in HSL it's 40°, 45%, 62%.

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