Flax vs Soft Truffle
Flax is a Benjamin Moore color while Soft Truffle comes from Dulux. Hue-wise, Flax belongs to the beige-pink family and Soft Truffle to the beige-greige family. With LRVs of 42 and 42, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Flax's red character against Soft Truffle's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 3.0, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Flax vs Soft Truffle Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Flax on one side and Soft Truffle on the other.
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.
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