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Benjamin Moore Weston Flax HC-5

Weston Flax

Benjamin Moore

HC-5

About Weston Flax by Benjamin Moore

Weston Flax HC-5 by Benjamin Moore is a light warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 79% and hue near 46° for steady results across rooms. Great for cozy rooms, nurseries, or calm living spaces. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

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Brightness: 78.5%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #f2e5ba

RGB: 242, 229, 186

Hue46°

Saturation68%

Lightness84%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Weston Flax from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Weston Flax

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Weston Flax looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Weston Flax HC-5 a warm or cool color?
Weston Flax by Benjamin Moore is a warm light color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Weston Flax?
Weston Flax sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 46°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Weston Flax?
Brightness is about 79%. Saturation is around 68%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 84%. Hue is close to 46°. The hex value is #f2e5ba. The RGB value is 242, 229, 186.
Is Weston Flax better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Weston Flax has brightness around 79%. It can help lift darker spaces without feeling too stark, so it works well in darker rooms, halls, or basements.
Which colors go with Weston Flax?
You can match Weston Flax with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Weston Flax work best in a home?
Weston Flax is a good fit for full walls in living rooms, bedrooms, and open spaces, especially where you want a soft warm backdrop. It can also work in lower light areas because it stays fairly bright.
How does Weston Flax compare to a pure white paint?
Weston Flax is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and light color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Weston Flax in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Weston Flax

Benjamin Moore

HC-5

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Weston Flax in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Weston Flax

Benjamin Moore

HC-5

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Weston Flax. They add contrast without clashing.

Weston Flax

Benjamin Moore

HC-5

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