Fiery Opal vs Rust paint color comparison

Fiery Opal vs Rust

Fiery OpalBenjamin MoorevsRustBenjamin MooreΔE 6.6 — Noticeable difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Fiery Opal belongs to the pink-red family and Rust to the beige-pink family. At LRV 20 vs 16, Rust will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a red quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 6.6, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Fiery Opal
Benjamin Moore · 077
LRV15.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number077
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Rust
Benjamin Moore · 2175-30
LRV19.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2175-30
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Fiery Opal vs Rust Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Fiery Opal on one side and Rust on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.