Royal Flax vs Pure White

Royal FlaxBenjamin MoorevsPure WhiteSherwin-WilliamsΔE 17.1Distinct difference

Royal Flax is a Benjamin Moore color while Pure White comes from Sherwin-Williams. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. At LRV 84 vs 53, Pure White will read as the brighter of the two — a 31-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Royal Flax's red character against Pure White's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 17.1, 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

Royal Flax
Benjamin Moore · CSP-315
Hex#CEC0AE
LRV53.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-315
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams · 7005
Hex#EDECE6
LRV84.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7005
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Royal Flax vs Pure White Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Royal Flax on one side and Pure White 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 Royal Flax comparisons

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

White Dove
Royal Flax
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Royal Flax
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Royal Flax
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Royal Flax is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Royal Flax
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Royal Flax
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Royal Flax reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Royal Flax
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Royal Flax
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Accessible Beige
Royal Flax
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Royal Flax
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Royal Flax is the lighter choice

French Gray
Royal Flax
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Royal Flax reads slightly lighter

Naval
Royal Flax
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Royal Flax is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Royal Flax
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Bancha
Royal Flax
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Royal Flax is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Royal Flax
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Royal Flax reads slightly lighter

Artichoke
Royal Flax
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Royal Flax is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Royal Flax
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Shoji White
Royal Flax
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White reads noticeably lighter

Snowbound
Royal Flax
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Royal Flax
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Royal Flax is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Royal Flax
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone reads noticeably lighter

Dix Blue
Royal Flax
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Royal Flax reads noticeably lighter

Calamine
Royal Flax
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine reads noticeably lighter

Treron
Royal Flax
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Royal Flax is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Royal Flax
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Royal Flax is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Royal Flax
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Royal Flax reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Royal Flax
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Royal Flax reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Royal Flax
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Royal Flax is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Royal Flax
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Royal Flax is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
Royal Flax
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green reads slightly lighter

Just Walnut
Royal Flax
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut reads noticeably lighter