ColorplanBenjamin Moore Royal Flax (CSP-315) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 54. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Bungalow Beige (SW 7511), Farrow & Ball Oxford Stone (No.264) and Behr Creamy Mushroom (PPU5-13). For trim, try Vintage Taupe (2110-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 53.9 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #CEC0AE |
| RGB | 206, 192, 174 |
| HSL | 34°, 25%, 75% |
About Royal Flax
Royal Flax (CSP-315) is a mid-tone beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 54, Royal Flax has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Royal Flax's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. Next to Annapolis Gray (HC-176), it's warmer.
How Royal Flax changes with the light
Royal Flax has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Royal Flax's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Royal Flax will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Royal Flax close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Royal Flax will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Royal Flax in real homes
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Royal Flax equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Very close · ΔE 1.3
Also close: Dhurrie Beige (ΔE 1.7)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.9
Also close: Stony Ground (ΔE 2.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Very close · ΔE 1.4
Also close: Almond Wisp (ΔE 2.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Royal Flax questions
What undertone does Royal Flax have?
Royal Flax has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Royal Flax's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Royal Flax a light or dark color?
Royal Flax has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 53.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 54, Royal Flax has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Royal Flax in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Bungalow Beige SW 7511 (very close, ΔE 1.3); Farrow & Ball: Oxford Stone No.264 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.9); Behr: Creamy Mushroom PPU5-13 (very close, ΔE 1.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Royal Flax?
Try Vintage Taupe (2110-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Royal Flax's undertone.
Where does Royal Flax work best?
Royal Flax works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 54, Royal Flax has visible color without darkening a room much.
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