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Flaxen

#FBECC9

RGB 251, 236, 201 · HSL 42°, 86%, 89% · CMYK 0, 6, 20, 2

Flaxen is #FBECC9 in HEX — rgb(251, 236, 201), hsl(42°, 86%, 89%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 20%, 2%).

Flaxen pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 86%, 89%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#FBECC9

RGB251, 236, 201

HSL42°, 86%, 89%

HSV42°, 20%, 98%

CMYK0, 6, 20, 2

Decimal16510153

CSS RGBrgb(251, 236, 201)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 86%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Flaxen DEC735

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Porter 148

ΔE 0.8 · #FDECC9

Kilz

Light Shine LE180-01

ΔE 1.1 · #FBEDC8

Valspar

Lemon Sorbet 2008-2C

ΔE 1.1 · #FCEDCC

Dulux

Wheaten White Half S13H1H

ΔE 1.2 · #FAEECB

Hallman-Lindsay

Holy Grail 958

ΔE 1.3 · #FEEEC9

Behr

Lightweight Beige 330C-2

ΔE 1.5 · #F7E8C6

Vista Paint

Tinkerbell Trail K-558

ΔE 1.6 · #FCEEC8

PPG

Shiny Silk 1206-3

ΔE 1.7 · #F7ECCA

Sherwin-Williams

Daybreak SW6700

ΔE 2.6 · #F3EAC6

Colorhouse

Create .01 Create-01

ΔE 3 · #F8E7C9

Farrow & Ball

House White 2012

ΔE 3.7 · #F1E6C8

IKEA

IKEA161 161

ΔE 3.8 · #EFE6C0

Dutch Boy

Angel’s Wing VS-9118

ΔE 5.3 · #F6DFC0

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 5.4 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 13.1 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

85/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#FBECC9

#CBD9FB

Analogous

#FBD4CB

#FBECC9

#F1FBCB

Triadic

#FBECC9

#CBFBED

#EDCBFB

Split-Complementary

#FBECC9

#CBF1FB

#D4CBFB

Tetradic

#FBECC9

#CBFBD4

#CBD9FB

#FBCBF1

Monochromatic

#F0BA3D

#F6D484

#FBECC9

#FDF7E7

Rectangle

#FBECC9

#D9FBCB

#CBD9FB

#EDCBFB

Compound

#FBECC9

#F1FBCB

#CBD9FB

#D4CBFB

Variations

Lighter

#FCF0D5

#FAF3E2

#FBF8EF

Darker

#F8D073

#F3AC07

#906501

Saturation

#EAE6DC

#FBEDCB

#FDEDC9

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

1.17:1

Fail

vs Black

17.94:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FBECC9

#F7EECA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FBECC9

#EFEFCE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FBECC9

#FDE7EB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Flaxen 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

#FCDEB2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FBECC9

Daylight 5500K

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

#E9E3D6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE7

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#91ADEE

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · 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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #FBECC9;

CSS — background

background-color: #FBECC9;

CSS Variable

--color-flaxen: #FBECC9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'flaxen': '#FBECC9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FBECC9] text-[#FBECC9]

SCSS

$flaxen: #FBECC9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FBECC9?

#FBECC9 is Flaxen, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FBECC9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Flaxen?

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

What colors pair well with Flaxen?

Flaxen 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 Flaxen?

You can download Flaxen 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 Flaxen?

The hex code is #FBECC9. In RGB it's 251, 236, 201, and in HSL it's 42°, 86%, 89%.

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