Benjamin Moore Weston Flax HC-5

What are Benjamin Moore Weston Flax undertones?

The undertone of Weston Flax can be accurately described as a Yellow hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Weston Flax HC-5 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 46° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

HC-5 Weston Flax HSL code: 46, 68%, 84%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

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:

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

HC-5
Weston Flax

• OC-98
  Bare

  

• 928
  Featherbed

  

• 211
  Fresh Air

  

• 373
  Yellow Iris

  

• 288
  North Star

  

Darker shades

HC-5
Weston Flax

• 213
  Harp Strings

  

• 285
  Treasure Trove

  

• CW-400
  Damask Yellow

  

• CSP-910
  Ray of Light

  

• 292
  Goldfield

  

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.

HC-5
Weston Flax

• 827
  Lake Placid

  

• 829
  Sunrise

  

• 1430
  Spring Flowers

  

• 828
  Airway

  

• 823
  Steel Blue

  

• CC-964
  Blue Grotto

  

• 1431
  Feather Soft

  

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?

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