Flax vs Monet paint color comparison

Flax vs Monet

FlaxBenjamin MoorevsMonetBenjamin MooreΔE 3.0 — Subtle difference

Flax and Monet come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Flax belongs to the beige-pink family and Monet to the pink family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 42 vs 40 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Both share a red character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 3.0 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Flax
Benjamin Moore · 2098-50
LRV41.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2098-50
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Monet
Benjamin Moore · 1243
LRV40.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1243
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Flax vs Monet Simulated Comparison

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