Florida Aqua vs Opal paint color comparison

Florida Aqua vs Opal

Florida AquaBenjamin MoorevsOpalBenjamin MooreΔE 22.3 — Distinct difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Florida Aqua belongs to the blue family and Opal to the beige family. At LRV 84 vs 75, Opal will read as the brighter of the two — a 9-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Florida Aqua's green character against Opal's red — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 22.3, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Florida Aqua
Benjamin Moore · 2042-60
LRV75.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2042-60
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Opal
Benjamin Moore · OC-73
LRV84.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-73
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Florida Aqua vs Opal Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Florida Aqua on one side and Opal 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.