Opulence vs Soul Mate paint color comparison

Opulence vs Soul Mate

OpulenceBenjamin MoorevsSoul MateBenjamin MooreΔE 25.6 — Very different colors

Opulence and Soul Mate come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Opulence reads as beige, while Soul Mate reads as beige-pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 43-point LRV gap — 88 for Opulence vs 45 for Soul Mate — means Opulence will open up a space more effectively. Both share a red character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 25.6 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

Opulence
Benjamin Moore · OC-69
LRV87.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-69
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Soul Mate
Benjamin Moore · 1179
LRV44.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1179
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Opulence vs Soul Mate Simulated Comparison

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