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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): Yellow





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)?

Flax Straw (S300-4) has an LRV of nearly 43. 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)

Light Color


Compare LRV 43 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 43 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


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 %.

RYB

RYB(54, 96, 45)
Red
54 (21.0%)
Yellow
96 (37.8%)
Blue
45 (17.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
34.62°
Saturation
38.42 %.
Brightness / Value
79.61 %.

HWB

H: 34.62°

W: 49.02 %

B: 20.39 %

XYZ

X : 42.7

Y : 42.93

Z : 25.44

YXY

Y1 : 42.93

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 20.39%

M : 33.33%

Y : 50.98%


LRV

~ 42.9 %

Munsell Color System

2.5Y 7.0/4.5

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






Similar Colors and Paints



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


Here are the colors similar to Flax Straw (S300-4) (Paint - Behr). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#C8AD7F
Light French Beige
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#D2B48C
Tan
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#DEB887
Burlywood
ΔE - 4.25 (95.7% similar)
#C19A6B
Camel
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)





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


RAL Classic


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


#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 1.65 (98.3% similar)
#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 6.47 (93.5% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 7.00 (93.0% similar)


RAL Design


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




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
PANTONE 466 C
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#DEB681
PANTONE 3596 C
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#C3AD8C
PANTONE 4249 C
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#BD9E7B
PANTONE 6008 C
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)


British Standard 4800


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


#E4AC74
BS 06-C-33 - Cameo
ΔE - 6.37 (93.6% similar)





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


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Flax Straw (S300-4) (Paint - Behr). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Behr


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


#CBAE84
Harvest Home (MQ2-13)
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
#CBA578
Butter Nut (HDC-AC-13)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#CAAF81
Perennial Gold (S310-4)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)


Valspar


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


#CCA97C
Castell Harlech (8003-21D)
ΔE - 0.69 (99.3% similar)
#C8AA83
Moraine (V090-3)
ΔE - 1.63 (98.4% similar)
#C7AB7B
Tweed Jacket (3007-8A)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.9% similar)
#C5AB7F
Casual Khaki (V093-3)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams


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


#CBA97E
Stonebriar (SW 7693)
ΔE - 0.80 (99.2% similar)
#CAAB7D
Downing Straw (SW 2813)
ΔE - 0.84 (99.2% similar)
#D2B084
Restrained Gold (SW 6129)
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#CAAD87
Dromedary Camel (SW 7694)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


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


#D0B082
Warm Butterscotch (DE 6151)
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#C3A679
Medallion (DEC 729)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#CCAC86
DaVanzo Beige (DET 664)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#CDB386
Oak Harbor (DE 6179)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


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


#C9AC86
Twilight Gold (1069)
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#C2A579
Simple Pleasures (1097)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#C9AE84
Bridgewater Tan (1096)
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#CCB084
Wilmington Tan (HC-34)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.8% similar)


PPG Paints


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


#C2A377
Applesauce Cake (PPG1095-5)
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#D1B088
Cracker Bitz (PPG1087-5)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#C9A375
Outback (PPG1088-5)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#C8AC89
Rabbit (PPG15-11)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Behr Flax Straw (S300-4) - #CBAA7D color palettes and coordinating colors



Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

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.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Behr Flax Straw (S300-4) - #CBAA7D Color Images and Patterns


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