Opal vs Sedona Clay paint color comparison

Opal vs Sedona Clay

OpalBenjamin MoorevsSedona ClayBenjamin MooreΔE 55.0 — Very different colors

Opal and Sedona Clay come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Opal belongs to the beige family and Sedona Clay to the pink-red family. The 66-point LRV gap — 84 for Opal vs 18 for Sedona Clay — means Opal will open up a space more effectively. Where Opal leans warm, Sedona Clay reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 55.0 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Opal
Benjamin Moore · 891
LRV84.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number891
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Sedona Clay
Benjamin Moore · 2174-30
LRV18.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2174-30
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Opal vs Sedona Clay Simulated Comparison

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