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Weston Flax

Often used for its bright and airy qualities, Weston Flax remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. We've gathered 9 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#F2E5BA

LRV

76.45

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Light Reflectance Value
76.45
Light
TemperatureWarm
Tone
BrightCalmingCharmingCozyPaleSoftTimeless
UseInterior & Exterior

Weston Flax in Real Rooms

Weston Flax has a high LRV of 76.45 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Yellow family, the photos below show it applied in a kitchen cabinets, house, kitchen, living room, bathroom and misc.

1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo

Weston Flax on cabinets gives a kitchen a sense of intentionality without the risk that comes with louder choices. It's grounded enough to feel permanent, versatile enough to work with whatever countertop material surrounds it.

Weston Flax Kitchen Cabinets

Kitchen cabinetry in Weston Flax provides warm, neutral sophistication.

@1130main

1 House Photo

When choosing Weston Flax for an exterior, you are opting for a color that respects the landscape. It feels like it grew out of the earth rather than being dropped onto it, creating a harmonious relationship between the architecture and the garden.

Weston Flax House Exterior

Home exterior in Weston Flax delivers warm, welcoming appeal.

@angela_trowbridge

1 Kitchen Photo

Using Weston Flax in the kitchen allows the architectural details—like open shelving or a custom range hood—to stand out. It creates a soft-focus background that makes even a simple stack of white plates look like a deliberate design choice.

Weston Flax Kitchen

Kitchen walls in Weston Flax create bright, airy warmth.

@lindaatyourservice

1 Living Room Photo

In a living room, Weston Flax acts as a bridge between the indoors and the view outside. It carries the organic weight of the natural world into the home, allowing the greenery from windows to pop while keeping the interior feeling protected and private. Pair it with oversized plants and ceramic vessels for a full organic-modern aesthetic.

Hc-5 Hallway

Living room walls in Weston Flax establish cozy, neutral comfort.

@garnetconstruction

2 Bathroom Photos

Pairing Weston Flax with natural stone like travertine or slate creates an earthy, elemental bathroom that feels connected to nature. It moves the design away from plastic-heavy modernism toward something much more timeless and tactile.

Weston Flax Bathroom Vanity

A bathroom vanity in Weston Flax brings warm, spa-like serenity.

@vividhomepaintinginc

Bm Weston Flax Bathroom

Bathroom walls in Weston Flax provide a soft, neutral backdrop.

@mariakillam

3 Misc Photos

In walk-in closets or pantries, Weston Flax provides a dark, sophisticated backdrop that makes your belongings look organized and curated. It turns a storage space into a boutique-like experience every time you open the door.

Bm Weston Flax Wall Paint

Wall surfaces in Weston Flax offer timeless, versatile warmth.

@stamppaints

Bm Weston Flax Wall Panelling

Wall panelling painted in Weston Flax creates a textured, layered look.

@1130main

Benjamin Moore Weston Flax Wall Panelling

Vertical shiplap walls in Weston Flax add depth and architectural interest.

@1130main

Coordinating Colors

Amsterdam
Weston Flax
Amsterdam vs Weston Flax
Amsterdam
Weston Flax
Benjamin Moore
Amsterdam
AF-550 · LRV 29
Benjamin Moore
Weston Flax
HC-5 · LRV 76

At LRV 76 vs 29, Weston Flax is decisively the brighter choice.

Vanilla Ice Cream
Weston Flax
Vanilla Ice Cream vs Weston Flax
Vanilla Ice Cream
Weston Flax
Benjamin Moore
Vanilla Ice Cream
OC-90 · LRV 87
Benjamin Moore
Weston Flax
HC-5 · LRV 76

A 10-point LRV gap (87 vs 76) makes Vanilla Ice Cream the marginally brighter of the two.

Mountain Peak White
Weston Flax
Mountain Peak White vs Weston Flax
Mountain Peak White
Weston Flax
Benjamin Moore
Mountain Peak White
OC-121 · LRV 89
Benjamin Moore
Weston Flax
HC-5 · LRV 76

At LRV 89 vs 76, Mountain Peak White is decisively the brighter choice.

Weston Flax
Yorkshire Tan
Weston Flax vs Yorkshire Tan
Weston Flax
Yorkshire Tan
Benjamin Moore
Weston Flax
HC-5 · LRV 76
Benjamin Moore
Yorkshire Tan
HC-23 · LRV 44

Weston Flax reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 44), opening up a space where Yorkshire Tan encloses it.

Similar Colors

Pale Moon
Weston Flax
Pale Moon vs Weston Flax
Pale Moon
Weston Flax
Benjamin Moore
Pale Moon
289 · LRV 76
Benjamin Moore
Weston Flax
HC-5 · LRV 76

With LRVs of 76 and 76, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

America's Heartland
Weston Flax
America's Heartland vs Weston Flax
America's Heartland
Weston Flax
Benjamin Moore
America's Heartland
197 · LRV 78
Benjamin Moore
Weston Flax
HC-5 · LRV 76

With LRVs of 78 and 76, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Royal Linen
Weston Flax
Royal Linen vs Weston Flax
Royal Linen
Weston Flax
Benjamin Moore
Royal Linen
931 · LRV 78
Benjamin Moore
Weston Flax
HC-5 · LRV 76

With LRVs of 78 and 76, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Santo Domingo Cream
Weston Flax
Santo Domingo Cream vs Weston Flax
Santo Domingo Cream
Weston Flax
Benjamin Moore
Santo Domingo Cream
274 · LRV 75
Benjamin Moore
Weston Flax
HC-5 · LRV 76

With LRVs of 76 and 75, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Complementary Colors

Lake Placid
Weston Flax
Lake Placid vs Weston Flax
Lake Placid
Weston Flax
Benjamin Moore
Lake Placid
827 · LRV 65
Benjamin Moore
Weston Flax
HC-5 · LRV 76

A 12-point LRV gap (76 vs 65) makes Weston Flax the marginally brighter of the two.

Sunrise
Weston Flax
Sunrise vs Weston Flax
Sunrise
Weston Flax
Benjamin Moore
Sunrise
829 · LRV 48
Benjamin Moore
Weston Flax
HC-5 · LRV 76

At LRV 76 vs 48, Weston Flax is decisively the brighter choice.

Spring Flowers
Weston Flax
Spring Flowers vs Weston Flax
Spring Flowers
Weston Flax
Benjamin Moore
Spring Flowers
1430 · LRV 61
Benjamin Moore
Weston Flax
HC-5 · LRV 76

At LRV 76 vs 61, Weston Flax is decisively the brighter choice.

Airway
Weston Flax
Airway vs Weston Flax
Airway
Weston Flax
Benjamin Moore
Airway
828 · LRV 55
Benjamin Moore
Weston Flax
HC-5 · LRV 76

Weston Flax reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 55), opening up a space where Airway encloses it.

Steel Blue
Weston Flax
Steel Blue vs Weston Flax
Steel Blue
Weston Flax
Benjamin Moore
Steel Blue
823 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Weston Flax
HC-5 · LRV 76

Weston Flax reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 35), opening up a space where Steel Blue encloses it.

Blue Grotto
Weston Flax
Blue Grotto vs Weston Flax
Blue Grotto
Weston Flax
Benjamin Moore
Blue Grotto
CC-964 · LRV 6
Benjamin Moore
Weston Flax
HC-5 · LRV 76

At LRV 76 vs 6, Weston Flax is decisively the brighter choice.

Feather Soft
Weston Flax
Feather Soft vs Weston Flax
Feather Soft
Weston Flax
Benjamin Moore
Feather Soft
1431 · LRV 57
Benjamin Moore
Weston Flax
HC-5 · LRV 76

Weston Flax reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 57), opening up a space where Feather Soft encloses it.

Lighter Colors

Bare
Weston Flax
Bare vs Weston Flax
Bare
Weston Flax
Benjamin Moore
Bare
OC-98 · LRV 83
Benjamin Moore
Weston Flax
HC-5 · LRV 76

A 7-point LRV gap (83 vs 76) makes Bare the marginally brighter of the two.

Featherbed
Weston Flax
Featherbed vs Weston Flax
Featherbed
Weston Flax
Benjamin Moore
Featherbed
928 · LRV 84
Benjamin Moore
Weston Flax
HC-5 · LRV 76

Featherbed reads slightly lighter (LRV 84 vs 76), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Fresh Air
Weston Flax
Fresh Air vs Weston Flax
Fresh Air
Weston Flax
Benjamin Moore
Fresh Air
211 · LRV 81
Benjamin Moore
Weston Flax
HC-5 · LRV 76

Fresh Air reads slightly lighter (LRV 81 vs 76), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Weston Flax
Yellow Iris
Weston Flax vs Yellow Iris
Weston Flax
Yellow Iris
Benjamin Moore
Weston Flax
HC-5 · LRV 76
Benjamin Moore
Yellow Iris
373 · LRV 77

With LRVs of 77 and 76, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

North Star
Weston Flax
North Star vs Weston Flax
North Star
Weston Flax
Benjamin Moore
North Star
288 · LRV 81
Benjamin Moore
Weston Flax
HC-5 · LRV 76

A 5-point LRV gap (81 vs 76) makes North Star the marginally brighter of the two.

Darker Colors

Harp Strings
Weston Flax
Harp Strings vs Weston Flax
Harp Strings
Weston Flax
Benjamin Moore
Harp Strings
213 · LRV 72
Benjamin Moore
Weston Flax
HC-5 · LRV 76

A 5-point LRV gap (76 vs 72) makes Weston Flax the marginally brighter of the two.

Treasure Trove
Weston Flax
Treasure Trove vs Weston Flax
Treasure Trove
Weston Flax
Benjamin Moore
Treasure Trove
285 · LRV 62
Benjamin Moore
Weston Flax
HC-5 · LRV 76

Weston Flax reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 62), opening up a space where Treasure Trove encloses it.

Damask Yellow
Weston Flax
Damask Yellow vs Weston Flax
Damask Yellow
Weston Flax
Benjamin Moore
Damask Yellow
CW-400 · LRV 61
Benjamin Moore
Weston Flax
HC-5 · LRV 76

Weston Flax reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 61), opening up a space where Damask Yellow encloses it.

Ray of Light
Weston Flax
Ray of Light vs Weston Flax
Ray of Light
Weston Flax
Benjamin Moore
Ray of Light
CSP-910 · LRV 71
Benjamin Moore
Weston Flax
HC-5 · LRV 76

A 6-point LRV gap (76 vs 71) makes Weston Flax the marginally brighter of the two.

Goldfield
Weston Flax
Goldfield vs Weston Flax
Goldfield
Weston Flax
Benjamin Moore
Goldfield
292 · LRV 62
Benjamin Moore
Weston Flax
HC-5 · LRV 76

Weston Flax reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 62), opening up a space where Goldfield encloses it.

Color Codes

HEX#F2E5BA
RGB242, 229, 186
HSL46° 68% 84%
CMYK0 5 23 5
CIE LabL: 91.0 a: -2.2 b: 22.6
XYZX: 0.73 Y: 0.79 Z: 0.58