Autumn Brown vs Flax

Autumn BrownBenjamin MoorevsFlaxBenjamin MooreΔE 17.0Distinct difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Both sit in the beige-pink family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 42 vs 24, Flax will read as the brighter of the two — a 17-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a red quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 17.0, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Autumn Brown
Benjamin Moore · 2099-40
Hex#A17D71
LRV24.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2099-40
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Flax
Benjamin Moore · 2098-50
Hex#C0A9A1
LRV41.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2098-50
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Autumn Brown vs Flax Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Autumn Brown on one side and Flax on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More Autumn Brown comparisons

See how Autumn Brown stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Autumn Brown
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Autumn Brown
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Autumn Brown
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Autumn Brown reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Autumn Brown
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Autumn Brown
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Autumn Brown
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Autumn Brown
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Autumn Brown
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Tranquil Dawn
Autumn Brown
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Autumn Brown
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Autumn Brown
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Autumn Brown reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Autumn Brown
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Autumn Brown
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Autumn Brown reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Autumn Brown
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Nearly identical in tone

Black grey
Autumn Brown
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Autumn Brown reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Autumn Brown
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Autumn Brown
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Autumn Brown
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
Autumn Brown
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Autumn Brown
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Autumn Brown reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Autumn Brown
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Autumn Brown
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Autumn Brown reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Autumn Brown
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Autumn Brown
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Autumn Brown reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Autumn Brown
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Autumn Brown
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Autumn Brown
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Autumn Brown
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Autumn Brown
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Autumn Brown
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Autumn Brown reads slightly lighter