Flax Flower
Often used for its bright and airy qualities, Flax Flower remains a staple for Cloverdale Paint 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 8 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#EEDFD5
LRV
76.00
Flax Flower's Color Strip
Flax Flower is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. Strip 13 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Flax Flower in Real Rooms
Flax Flower has a high LRV of 76 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces.
1 Bathroom Photo
The psychology of Flax Flower in a bathroom is all about the "slow down." It's a visual cue to breathe, relax, and take your time, turning a utilitarian room into a true retreat from the frantic pace of the rest of the world.
Flax Flower gives this bathroom a clean, considered finish.
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2 Bedroom Photos
The bedroom is where Flax Flower really earns its place as a sanctuary. Away from direct sunlight, the color settles into a rich, cocooning tone that actively promotes rest and psychological slowing. Pair it with crisp white bedding and warm-toned wood nightstands to keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy or closed-in.
Flax Flower sets a calm, restful tone in this bedroom.
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Flax Flower in a spacious bedroom — see how the color behaves at scale.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms benefit from colors with some weight to them — lighter shades can feel too open for a space meant for intimate evening gatherings. Flax Flower does what good dining room color should: it makes the table feel like the center of the world.
Flax Flower on the dining room walls — a color that makes evenings feel intentional.
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2 Misc Photos
These photos show Flax Flower in spaces that don't fit neatly into a single category: transitional spaces, accent applications, and rooms where the color becomes a fine detail rather than a broad backdrop.
Flax Flower in a foyer — the first impression this color makes is a confident one.
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Flax Flower in a sun-filled room — how this color holds up in direct light.
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1 Kitchen Photo
In a modern kitchen, Flax Flower provides the necessary "organic" touch to offset stainless steel appliances and glass backsplashes. It prevents the kitchen from feeling like a laboratory, injecting a much-needed sense of domestic warmth and culinary inspiration.
Flax Flower on the kitchen walls — a backdrop that works without demanding attention.
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1 Living Room Photo
When applied to living room walls, Flax Flower creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.
Flax Flower on the walls of this living room — warm, grounded, easy to live with.
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