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Flax
What color is Flax?
Flax is a color that is inspired by the natural hue of the flax plant or the flax fiber that is used to make linen.
It is a pale yellowish-gray color that resembles straw or oatmeal.
Its HEX code is #EEDC82, and its RGB values are 238, 220, 130.
Flax is a neutral and warm color that can go well with many other colors, such as blue, brown, yellow, or navy blue.
Example of the palette with the Flax color
![Palette with colors: Dark jungle green, UCLA Blue and Flax Picture with primary colors of Dark jungle green, UCLA Blue, Flax, Cadet grey and Tiger eye](/images/flax/painting-of-a-city-street.webp)
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Example of the palette with the Flax color
![Palette with colors: Pang, Flax and Gray-Tea Green Picture with primary colors of Pang, Flax, Gray-Tea Green, Smoky black and Old Gold](/images/flax/yellow-dragon-with-a-large-mouth.webp)
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Example of the palette with the Flax color
![Palette with colors: Teal blue, Flax and Prussian blue Picture with primary colors of Teal blue, Flax, Prussian blue, Brass and Laurel green](/images/flax/yellow-dragon-with-a-large-mouth-i22cb005d9f.webp)
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What are the examples of Flax color in life?
It is named after the plant that produces linen, which is a type of fabric made from flax fibers.
This color can also be used to describe hair color, especially when it is light blond and has a golden hue.
Some examples of flax color in life are:
Flax plants: This plants have flax-colored stems and leaves, and they produce blue or white flowers that contrast with the flax color.
Flax plants are cultivated for their seeds, which are used for food and oil, and for their fibers, which are used for textile and paper production.Flax seeds: They are small, oval-shaped seeds that have a flax color.
Flax seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, lignans, and fiber, and they have various health benefits.
They can be eaten whole, ground, or sprouted, and they can be added to salads, smoothies, baked goods, and other dishes.Flax cloth: It is a type of fabric that is made from flax fibers.
Flax cloth is also known as linen, and it is one of the oldest fabrics in the world.
This cloth is durable, breathable, and absorbent, and it has a natural flax color that can vary from light to dark depending on the processing.
Flax cloth can be used for clothing, bedding, tableware, and other items.Flaxen hair: It is a term that describes hair that has a flax color, which is a light blond color with a golden tint.
Flaxen hair is often associated with beauty, innocence, and youth, and it is sometimes used to describe the hair of fairies, angels, or children.
This hair can be natural or dyed, and it can be styled in various ways.
What looks best in Flax?
Example of the palette with the Flax color
![Palette with colors: Medium jungle green, Flax and Cadet Picture with primary colors of Medium jungle green, Flax, Cadet, Cordovan and Rosy Brown](/images/flax/man-in-a-golden-armor-standing-of-flax-color.webp)
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