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Opal

We've categorized Opal as a bright and airy White because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop so effectively. Explore coordinating accent choices and full color data below.

Hex

#F6ECDF

LRV

84.33

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Light Reflectance Value
84.33
Light
TemperatureWarm
Tone
CharmingPaleSoft
UseInterior & Exterior

Coordinating Colors

Chantilly Lace
Opal
Chantilly Lace vs Opal
Chantilly Lace
Opal
Benjamin Moore
Chantilly Lace
OC-65 · LRV 90
Benjamin Moore
Opal
OC-73 · LRV 84

A 6-point LRV gap (90 vs 84) makes Chantilly Lace the marginally brighter of the two.

Etiquette
Opal
Etiquette vs Opal
Etiquette
Opal
Benjamin Moore
Etiquette
AF-50 · LRV 74
Benjamin Moore
Opal
OC-73 · LRV 84

Opal reads slightly lighter (LRV 84 vs 74), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Opal
Soft Cranberry
Opal vs Soft Cranberry
Opal
Soft Cranberry
Benjamin Moore
Opal
OC-73 · LRV 84
Benjamin Moore
Soft Cranberry
2094-40 · LRV 32

Opal reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 32), opening up a space where Soft Cranberry encloses it.

Opal
Pink Damask
Opal vs Pink Damask
Opal
Pink Damask
Benjamin Moore
Opal
OC-73 · LRV 84
Benjamin Moore
Pink Damask
OC-72 · LRV 85

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 85 vs 84), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Similar Colors

Candle White
Opal
Candle White vs Opal
Candle White
Opal
Benjamin Moore
Candle White
2164-70 · LRV 79
Benjamin Moore
Opal
OC-73 · LRV 84

A 5-point LRV gap (84 vs 79) makes Opal the marginally brighter of the two.

Complementary Colors

Dusty Cornflower
Opal
Dusty Cornflower vs Opal
Dusty Cornflower
Opal
Benjamin Moore
Dusty Cornflower
CSP-605 · LRV 36
Benjamin Moore
Opal
OC-73 · LRV 84

Opal reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 36), opening up a space where Dusty Cornflower encloses it.

Opal
West Coast
Opal vs West Coast
Opal
West Coast
Benjamin Moore
Opal
OC-73 · LRV 84
Benjamin Moore
West Coast
1671 · LRV 24

Opal reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 24), opening up a space where West Coast encloses it.

Opal
Spellbound
Opal vs Spellbound
Opal
Spellbound
Benjamin Moore
Opal
OC-73 · LRV 84
Benjamin Moore
Spellbound
1659 · LRV 13

Opal reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 13), opening up a space where Spellbound encloses it.

Mt. Rainier Gray
Opal
Mt. Rainier Gray vs Opal
Mt. Rainier Gray
Opal
Benjamin Moore
Mt. Rainier Gray
2129-60 · LRV 59
Benjamin Moore
Opal
OC-73 · LRV 84

Opal reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 59), opening up a space where Mt. Rainier Gray encloses it.

Newburg Green
Opal
Newburg Green vs Opal
Newburg Green
Opal
Benjamin Moore
Newburg Green
HC-158 · LRV 11
Benjamin Moore
Opal
OC-73 · LRV 84

At LRV 84 vs 11, Opal is decisively the brighter choice.

Opal
Vermont Slate
Opal vs Vermont Slate
Opal
Vermont Slate
Benjamin Moore
Opal
OC-73 · LRV 84
Benjamin Moore
Vermont Slate
1673 · LRV 13

At LRV 84 vs 13, Opal is decisively the brighter choice.

Blue Heron
Opal
Blue Heron vs Opal
Blue Heron
Opal
Benjamin Moore
Blue Heron
832 · LRV 16
Benjamin Moore
Opal
OC-73 · LRV 84

At LRV 84 vs 16, Opal is decisively the brighter choice.

Lighter Colors

Opal
Woodland Snow
Opal vs Woodland Snow
Opal
Woodland Snow
Benjamin Moore
Opal
OC-73 · LRV 84
Benjamin Moore
Woodland Snow
2161-70 · LRV 86

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 86 vs 84), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Fondant
Opal
Fondant vs Opal
Fondant
Opal
Benjamin Moore
Fondant
AF-255 · LRV 84
Benjamin Moore
Opal
OC-73 · LRV 84

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 84 vs 84), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Darker Colors

French Manicure
Opal
French Manicure vs Opal
French Manicure
Opal
Benjamin Moore
French Manicure
1086 · LRV 76
Benjamin Moore
Opal
OC-73 · LRV 84

A 9-point LRV gap (84 vs 76) makes Opal the marginally brighter of the two.

Mohave Desert
Opal
Mohave Desert vs Opal
Mohave Desert
Opal
Benjamin Moore
Mohave Desert
1115 · LRV 64
Benjamin Moore
Opal
OC-73 · LRV 84

At LRV 84 vs 64, Opal is decisively the brighter choice.

Hazelnut Cream
Opal
Hazelnut Cream vs Opal
Hazelnut Cream
Opal
Benjamin Moore
Hazelnut Cream
2161-60 · LRV 75
Benjamin Moore
Opal
OC-73 · LRV 84

Opal reads slightly lighter (LRV 84 vs 75), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Onyx White
Opal
Onyx White vs Opal
Onyx White
Opal
Benjamin Moore
Onyx White
OC-74 · LRV 77
Benjamin Moore
Opal
OC-73 · LRV 84

A 8-point LRV gap (84 vs 77) makes Opal the marginally brighter of the two.

Fennel Seed
Opal
Fennel Seed vs Opal
Fennel Seed
Opal
Benjamin Moore
Fennel Seed
1101 · LRV 58
Benjamin Moore
Opal
OC-73 · LRV 84

Opal reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 58), opening up a space where Fennel Seed encloses it.

Color Codes

HEX#F6ECDF
RGB246, 236, 223
HSL34° 56% 92%
CMYK0 4 9 4
CIE LabL: 93.8 a: 1.2 b: 7.5
XYZX: 0.81 Y: 0.85 Z: 0.82