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Opal Essence

Opal Essence is a bright and airy Green from Benjamin Moore. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. Below, you'll find suggested color relationships and detailed color data.

Hex

#D8E7DE

LRV

75.42

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Light Reflectance Value
75.42
Light
TemperatureCool
Tone
BrightCalmingCharmingPaleSoftTimeless
UseInterior & Exterior

Coordinating Colors

Chantilly Lace
Opal Essence
Chantilly Lace vs Opal Essence
Chantilly Lace
Opal Essence
Benjamin Moore
Chantilly Lace
OC-65 · LRV 90
Benjamin Moore
Opal Essence
680 · LRV 75

At LRV 90 vs 75, Chantilly Lace is decisively the brighter choice.

Carolina Gull
Opal Essence
Carolina Gull vs Opal Essence
Carolina Gull
Opal Essence
Benjamin Moore
Carolina Gull
2138-40 · LRV 27
Benjamin Moore
Opal Essence
680 · LRV 75

Opal Essence reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 27), opening up a space where Carolina Gull encloses it.

Dune White
Opal Essence
Dune White vs Opal Essence
Dune White
Opal Essence
Benjamin Moore
Dune White
968 · LRV 80
Benjamin Moore
Opal Essence
680 · LRV 75

Dune White reads slightly lighter (LRV 80 vs 75), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Opal Essence
White Heron
Opal Essence vs White Heron
Opal Essence
White Heron
Benjamin Moore
Opal Essence
680 · LRV 75
Benjamin Moore
White Heron
OC-57 · LRV 87

White Heron reads slightly lighter (LRV 87 vs 75), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Similar Colors

Lakeshore Green
Opal Essence
Lakeshore Green vs Opal Essence
Lakeshore Green
Opal Essence
Benjamin Moore
Lakeshore Green
848 · LRV 78
Benjamin Moore
Opal Essence
680 · LRV 75

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 78 vs 75), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Opal Essence
Sweet Dreams
Opal Essence vs Sweet Dreams
Opal Essence
Sweet Dreams
Benjamin Moore
Opal Essence
680 · LRV 75
Benjamin Moore
Sweet Dreams
847 · LRV 76

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 76 vs 75), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Come Sail Away
Opal Essence
Come Sail Away vs Opal Essence
Come Sail Away
Opal Essence
Benjamin Moore
Come Sail Away
846 · LRV 78
Benjamin Moore
Opal Essence
680 · LRV 75

With LRVs of 78 and 75, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Green Cast
Opal Essence
Green Cast vs Opal Essence
Green Cast
Opal Essence
Benjamin Moore
Green Cast
842 · LRV 77
Benjamin Moore
Opal Essence
680 · LRV 75

With LRVs of 77 and 75, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Complementary Colors

Black Raspberry
Opal Essence
Black Raspberry vs Opal Essence
Black Raspberry
Opal Essence
Benjamin Moore
Black Raspberry
2072-20 · LRV 7
Benjamin Moore
Opal Essence
680 · LRV 75

At LRV 75 vs 7, Opal Essence is decisively the brighter choice.

Aplomb
Opal Essence
Aplomb vs Opal Essence
Aplomb
Opal Essence
Benjamin Moore
Aplomb
AF-625 · LRV 21
Benjamin Moore
Opal Essence
680 · LRV 75

At LRV 75 vs 21, Opal Essence is decisively the brighter choice.

Opal Essence
Velvet Cloak
Opal Essence vs Velvet Cloak
Opal Essence
Velvet Cloak
Benjamin Moore
Opal Essence
680 · LRV 75
Benjamin Moore
Velvet Cloak
CSP-480 · LRV 5

At LRV 75 vs 5, Opal Essence is decisively the brighter choice.

Lazy Afternoon
Opal Essence
Lazy Afternoon vs Opal Essence
Lazy Afternoon
Opal Essence
Benjamin Moore
Lazy Afternoon
1378 · LRV 18
Benjamin Moore
Opal Essence
680 · LRV 75

At LRV 75 vs 18, Opal Essence is decisively the brighter choice.

Kalamata
Opal Essence
Kalamata vs Opal Essence
Kalamata
Opal Essence
Benjamin Moore
Kalamata
AF-630 · LRV 11
Benjamin Moore
Opal Essence
680 · LRV 75

Opal Essence reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 11), opening up a space where Kalamata encloses it.

Opal Essence
Raspberry Ice
Opal Essence vs Raspberry Ice
Opal Essence
Raspberry Ice
Benjamin Moore
Opal Essence
680 · LRV 75
Benjamin Moore
Raspberry Ice
2072-70 · LRV 76

With LRVs of 76 and 75, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Dark Purple
Opal Essence
Dark Purple vs Opal Essence
Dark Purple
Opal Essence
Benjamin Moore
Dark Purple
2073-10 · LRV 6
Benjamin Moore
Opal Essence
680 · LRV 75

Opal Essence reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 6), opening up a space where Dark Purple encloses it.

Lighter Colors

Green Cast
Opal Essence
Green Cast vs Opal Essence
Green Cast
Opal Essence
Benjamin Moore
Green Cast
842 · LRV 77
Benjamin Moore
Opal Essence
680 · LRV 75

With LRVs of 77 and 75, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Emerald Vapor
Opal Essence
Emerald Vapor vs Opal Essence
Emerald Vapor
Opal Essence
Benjamin Moore
Emerald Vapor
845 · LRV 82
Benjamin Moore
Opal Essence
680 · LRV 75

A 7-point LRV gap (82 vs 75) makes Emerald Vapor the marginally brighter of the two.

Darker Colors

Let It Rain
Opal Essence
Let It Rain vs Opal Essence
Let It Rain
Opal Essence
Benjamin Moore
Let It Rain
639 · LRV 58
Benjamin Moore
Opal Essence
680 · LRV 75

At LRV 75 vs 58, Opal Essence is decisively the brighter choice.

Aberdeen Green
Opal Essence
Aberdeen Green vs Opal Essence
Aberdeen Green
Opal Essence
Benjamin Moore
Aberdeen Green
631 · LRV 64
Benjamin Moore
Opal Essence
680 · LRV 75

A 12-point LRV gap (75 vs 64) makes Opal Essence the marginally brighter of the two.

Etched Glass
Opal Essence
Etched Glass vs Opal Essence
Etched Glass
Opal Essence
Benjamin Moore
Etched Glass
626 · LRV 56
Benjamin Moore
Opal Essence
680 · LRV 75

At LRV 75 vs 56, Opal Essence is decisively the brighter choice.

Opal Essence
Serene Breeze
Opal Essence vs Serene Breeze
Opal Essence
Serene Breeze
Benjamin Moore
Opal Essence
680 · LRV 75
Benjamin Moore
Serene Breeze
449 · LRV 69

Opal Essence reads slightly lighter (LRV 75 vs 69), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Bridal Bouquet
Opal Essence
Bridal Bouquet vs Opal Essence
Bridal Bouquet
Opal Essence
Benjamin Moore
Bridal Bouquet
632 · LRV 55
Benjamin Moore
Opal Essence
680 · LRV 75

Opal Essence reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 55), opening up a space where Bridal Bouquet encloses it.

Color Codes

HEX#D8E7DE
RGB216, 231, 222
HSL144° 24% 88%
CMYK6 0 4 9
CIE LabL: 90.3 a: -6.6 b: 2.7
XYZX: 0.70 Y: 0.77 Z: 0.80