Benjamin Moore Weston Flax HC-5
| Official page: | Weston Flax HC-5 |
| Code: | HC-5 |
| Name: | Weston Flax |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Weston Flax?
Infuse warmth and sophistication into your space with Benjamin Moore's timeless HC-5 Weston Flax. This rich and versatile hue boasts a perfect balance of beige and grey undertones, creating a harmonious and inviting ambiance. Weston Flax pairs seamlessly with crisp whites such as Benjamin Moore Simply White OC-117 for a classic look, or with deep blues like Hale Navy HC-154 for a modern twist. Elevate your interior design with this elegant color that effortlessly complements a wide range of styles and decor.
Benjamin Moore HC-5 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm yellow hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Weston Flax for exterior
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What are Benjamin Moore Weston Flax undertones?
Weston Flax has a clear yellow undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#F2E5BA
RGB code:
242, 229, 186
Is Benjamin Moore Weston Flax HC-5 cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 46° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.
HC-5 Weston Flax HSL code: 46, 68%, 84%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Weston Flax
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Yellow shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Weston Flax:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Weston Flax with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 226, such as Benjamin Moore Lake Placid and Sunrise.
LRV of Weston Flax
Weston Flax has an LRV of 76.45% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 76.45%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #F2E5BA |  |
| RGB Decimal | 242, 229, 186 | |
| RGB Percent | 94.90%, 89.80%, 72.94% | |
| HSV | Hue: 46° Saturation: 23.14% Value: 94.9% | |
| HSL | hsl(46, 68, 84) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 5.37 Yellow: 23.14 Key: 5.1 | |
| YIQ | Y: 227.985 I: 21.564 Q: -10.632 | |
| XYZ | X: 73.5 Y: 78.463 Z: 57.714 | |
| CIE Lab | L:90.991 a:-2.231 b:22.607 | |
| CIE Luv | L:90.991 u:10.268 v:32.779 | |
| Decimal | 15918522 | |
| Hunter Lab | 88.579, -6.901, 23.375 | |
Benjamin Moore HC-5 Weston Flax
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