Light Quartz vs Opulence paint color comparison

Light Quartz vs Opulence

Light QuartzBenjamin MoorevsOpulenceBenjamin MooreΔE 6.0 — Noticeable difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Light Quartz belongs to the pink-red family and Opulence to the beige family. Opulence (LRV 88) reflects noticeably more light than Light Quartz (LRV 82), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 6.0 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Light Quartz
Benjamin Moore · 2011-70
LRV82.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2011-70
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Opulence
Benjamin Moore · OC-69
LRV87.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-69
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Light Quartz vs Opulence Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Light Quartz on one side and Opulence 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.