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Dunn-Edwards Flaxseed

DEC736 · #F7E6C6 · LRV 80.4

Compare with other brands: PPG Sausalito is a 98% match

Flaxseed (DEC736) is a light beige from Dunn-Edwards with a strong yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 80.4 (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 PPG Sausalito (98% match).

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LRV

80.4 · Very light

Undertone

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

DEC736

HEX

#F7E6C6

RGB

247, 230, 198

HSL

39°, 75%, 87%

Family

Beiges

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Flaxseed FAQ

What undertone does Flaxseed have?

Flaxseed is a light beige with a strong yellow undertone. 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 Flaxseed?

Flaxseed has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 80.4 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 Flaxseed in other brands?

PPG: Sausalito (PPG1209-2), 98%; Glidden: Sausalito (PPG1209-2), 98%; Valspar: Grappa (8002-21A), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Aura (169), 98%; Behr: Risotto (M270-2), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Tea Light (SW 7681), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Napery (HGSW6386), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Farrow's Cream (No. 67), 89%. 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 Flaxseed?

The HEX code of Flaxseed (DEC736) is #F7E6C6, RGB 247, 230, 198. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.