Behr Flax Straw
S300-4 · #CBAA7D · LRV ~42.9
Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Castell Harlech (~98% proximity)Flax Straw (S300-4) is a mid-tone orange from Behr, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 42.9 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Castell Harlech (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Flax Straw in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
42.9 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Warm
Code
S300-4
HEX
#CBAA7D
RGB
203, 170, 125
HSL
35°, 43%, 64%
Family
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Flax Straw FAQ
What is the LRV of Flax Straw?
Flax Straw has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 42.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Flax Straw in other brands?
Valspar: Castell Harlech (8003-21D), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Downing Straw (SW 2813), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Stonebriar (HGSW7693), ~98% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Guesthouse (1117), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Warm Butterscotch (DE6151), ~96% proximity; PPG: Applesauce Cake (PPG1095-5), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Applesauce Cake (PPG1095-5), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Duster (No. 319), ~87% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Flax Straw?
The HEX code of Flax Straw (S300-4) is #CBAA7D, RGB 203, 170, 125. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.