Behr Flax Straw (S300-4) Paint Color

Color Name
Flax Straw (S300-4)
Hex Color Code
#CBAA7D
RGB Color Code
RGB(203, 170, 125)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 16.3%, 38.4%, 20.4%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Flax Straw (S300-4) color - its meaning and example

What color is Flax Straw (S300-4)?

Flax Straw (S300-4) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Flax Straw (S300-4) is #CBAA7D, and the RGB color code is RGB(203, 170, 125).

In the RGB color model, Flax Straw (S300-4) has a red value of 203, a green value of 170, and a blue value of 125. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 16.3% magenta, 38.4% yellow, and 20.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 34.6° (degrees), 42.9 % saturation, and 64.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Flax Straw (S300-4) has a hue of 34.6° (degrees), 38.4 % saturation and 79.6 % brightness/value.

Flax Straw (S300-4) is cool or warm?

The color Flax Straw (S300-4) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Flax Straw (S300-4)? (For interior and product design)

Flax Straw (S300-4) has an LRV of nearly 42.9. By LRV value, it is a medium light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.

Dark Color
Flax Straw (S300-4)
LRV 42.9
Light Color

Compare LRV 42.9 of Flax Straw (S300-4) with dark and light color

LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 42.9 puts Behr Flax Straw (S300-4) paint color in the medium category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.

Color Codes - Color Space Conversions

Flax Straw (S300-4) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #CBAA7D
Hex triplet
#CBAA7D
Red
CB
Green
AA
Blue
7D
RGBA / RGB rgb(203, 170, 125)
Red
203 (79.6%)
Green
170 (66.7%)
Blue
125 (49.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
16.26%
Yellow
38.42%
Key
20.39%
HSL hsl(34.62deg, 42.9 %, 64.3 %)
Hue
34.62°
Saturation
42.86 %
Lightness
64.31 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
34.62°
Saturation
38.42 %
Brightness / Value
79.61 %
RYB ryb(54, 96, 45)
Red
54 (21.0%)
Yellow
96 (37.8%)
Blue
45 (17.6%)
HWB
Hue
34.62°
Whiteness
49.02 %
Blackness
20.39 %
CMY
Cyan
20.39%
Magenta
33.33%
Yellow
50.98%
XYZ
X
42.7
Y
42.93
Z
25.44
YXY
Y1
42.93
X
0.38
Y2
0.39
CIE-Lab
L
71.51
A
5.78
B
27.69
CIE-Lch
L
71.51
C
28.29
H
78.21
CIE-Luv
L
71.51
U
24.23
V
35.38
Hunter-Lab
L
65.52
A
1.69
B
22.84
Other
LRV
~ 42.9 %
Munsell Color System
2.5Y 7.0/4.5

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What is Delta E (ΔE)?

Delta E is the standard measure of how different two colors look to the human eye, rather than how far apart their hex codes happen to be. It runs from 0, an exact match, to 100, the largest possible difference — so the lower the Delta E, the closer the match. The match percentage shown on each color below is simply 100% minus its ΔE.

ΔE 0
Identical – an exact match
ΔE under 1
Not perceptible; the eye cannot separate them
ΔE 1 – 2
Perceptible only on close, side-by-side inspection
ΔE 2 – 10
Perceptible at a glance
ΔE over 10
Reads as a different color altogether

Named colors similar to Flax Straw (S300-4) (Paint - Behr)

These are the named colors closest to Flax Straw (S300-4) (Paint - Behr), closest match first. Each card shows how much of the color the human eye sees as the same, measured as Delta E (ΔE).

#D2B48C Color Tan
96.99% match | ΔE 3.01
#DEB887 Color Burlywood
95.75% match | ΔE 4.25
#C19A6B Color Camel
95.31% match | ΔE 4.69

Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


RAL Classic

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RAL Design

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Pantone TCX

Flax Straw (S300-4) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Flax Straw (S300-4) to Pantone TCX


Pantone PMS

Flax Straw (S300-4) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Flax Straw (S300-4) to Pantone PMS

#C6AA76 Color PANTONE 466 C
97.06% match | ΔE 2.94
#DEB681 Color PANTONE 3596 C
95.78% match | ΔE 4.22
#C3AD8C Color PANTONE 4249 C
95.77% match | ΔE 4.23
#BD9E7B Color PANTONE 6008 C
95.58% match | ΔE 4.42

British Standard 4800

Flax Straw (S300-4) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Flax Straw (S300-4) to British Standard 4800


Paint similar to Flax Straw (S300-4) (Paint - Behr)

These are the real paint colors closest to Flax Straw (S300-4) (Paint - Behr) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Flax Straw (S300-4) once it is on a wall.


Behr

Flax Straw (S300-4) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Flax Straw (S300-4) to Behr

#CBAA7D Color Flax Straw (S300-4)
Paint - Behr
100.00% match | ΔE 0.00

Valspar

Flax Straw (S300-4) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Flax Straw (S300-4) to Valspar


Sherwin Williams

Flax Straw (S300-4) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Flax Straw (S300-4) to Sherwin Williams


Dunn-Edwards

Flax Straw (S300-4) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Flax Straw (S300-4) to Dunn-Edwards


Benjamin Moore

Flax Straw (S300-4) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Flax Straw (S300-4) to Benjamin Moore


PPG Paints

Flax Straw (S300-4) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Flax Straw (S300-4) to PPG Paints


Farrow & Ball

Flax Straw (S300-4) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Flax Straw (S300-4) to Farrow & Ball

#CAA36C Color Cane (53)
96.86% match | ΔE 3.14
#D5AF89 Color Dutch Pink (62)
96.36% match | ΔE 3.64
#C4AE89 Color Cats Paw (240)
96.19% match | ΔE 3.81

Color Combinations

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Monochromatic Color Palette

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Analogous Color Palette

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Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Complementary / Opposite Color

#CBAA7D
Flax Straw (S300-4)
#7D9ECB
Dark Pastel Blue*

Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.

What is the contrasting color of Behr Flax Straw (S300-4) - #CBAA7D?

Color that best contrast with Behr Flax Straw (S300-4) - #CBAA7D is #7D9ECB, color name is Dark Pastel Blue*. Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.

What color compliments Behr Flax Straw (S300-4) - #CBAA7D?

Complementary or Opposite color for Behr Flax Straw (S300-4) - #CBAA7D is #7D9ECB, color name is Dark Pastel Blue*.

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