Sherwin-Williams • 9146

Faded Flaxflower

Name: Sherwin-Williams Faded Flaxflower 9146
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

Often used for its versatile qualities, Faded Flaxflower remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to perfect for adding character to any space. We've gathered 2 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#9EB4C0

LRV

43.62

Light Reflectance Value

43.62

medium

Temperaturecool

SaturationMuted

Collection

Living Well

Faded Flaxflower's Color Strip

Faded Flaxflower is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Sleepy Hollow and Favorite Jeans. The strip spans from Moonmist at the lightest end to Endless Sea at the deepest. Browsing strip 223 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.

C1Moonmist C2Sleepy Hollow C3Faded Flaxflower

C4Favorite Jeans C5Smoky Azurite C6Inky Blue C7Endless Sea

Faded Flaxflower in Real Rooms

Faded Flaxflower has a medium-high LRV of 43.62 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's cool-toned and , so it will lean blue or gray under cool north-facing light and soften in warmer evening light. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a bathroom and kitchen cabinets.

1 Bathroom Photo

Pairing Faded Flaxflower 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.

Sherwin Williams Faded Flaxflower Bathroom Vanity

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1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo

The way Faded Flaxflower interacts with under-cabinet lighting is transformative. It catches the glow and reflects a softer, more diffused light onto the countertops, making the workspace feel more inviting and less utilitarian.