Featherstone vs Royal Flax paint color comparison

Featherstone vs Royal Flax

FeatherstoneBenjamin MoorevsRoyal FlaxBenjamin MooreΔE 10.0 — Noticeable difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Both sit in the beige-greige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Featherstone (LRV 69) reflects noticeably more light than Royal Flax (LRV 53), a difference of 15 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 10.0 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Featherstone
Benjamin Moore · 1002
LRV68.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1002
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Royal Flax
Benjamin Moore · CSP-315
LRV53.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-315
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Featherstone vs Royal Flax Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Featherstone on one side and Royal 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.