Elation vs Opaline
Elation and Opaline come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Elation belongs to the blue-grey family and Opaline to the green-grey family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 72 vs 73 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Elation leans cool, Opaline reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 9.1 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Elation vs Opaline in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Elation and Opaline are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Opaline brings more warmth to the space, while Elation keeps things cooler and crisper.
Color Details
Elation vs Opaline Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Elation on one side and Opaline on the other.
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.
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