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Dunn-Edwards Flaxen

DEC735 · #FBECC9 · LRV 84.7

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Porter Ranch Cream is a 98% match

Flaxen (DEC735) is a light yellow from Dunn-Edwards with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 84.7 (very light): it bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. in strong direct sun it can look stark. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Porter Ranch Cream (98% match).

Compare Flaxen with other brands

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LRV

84.7 · Very light

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

DEC735

HEX

#FBECC9

RGB

251, 236, 201

HSL

42°, 86%, 89%

Family

Yellows

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Flaxen FAQ

What undertone does Flaxen have?

Flaxen has no strong undertone: it reads as a light yellow. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Flaxen?

Flaxen has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 84.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is very light. It bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. In strong direct sun it can look stark.

What is the closest match to Flaxen in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Porter Ranch Cream (148), 98%; Behr: Honey Infusion (P270-1), 98%; PPG: Silk Star (PPG1108-2), 98%; Valspar: Cream Puff (V016-1), 97%; Glidden: Shiny Silk (PPG1206-3), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Daybreak (SW 6700), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Lily (HGSW6693), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Tallow (No. 203), 86%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Flaxen?

The HEX code of Flaxen (DEC735) is #FBECC9, RGB 251, 236, 201. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.