Opal Cream 300A-1 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FEF2D0, LRV 89 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Egg Nog from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FEF2D0 · 300A-1
Opal Cream
89%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Opal Cream Technical Profile
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Opal Cream in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Opal Cream in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrOpal Cream
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sEgg Nog
Egg Nog
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
You Are My Sunshine
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Apricotta
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Peaceful Calm
Valspar
Nearly identical
Air .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Hazelwood
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Shiny Silk
PPG
Nearly identical
Light Shine
Kilz
Nearly identical
Limon Sorbet
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lemon Meringue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Opal Cream
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Opal Cream
#FEF2D0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8D45E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Opal Cream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Opal Cream Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Opal Cream.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Opal Cream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Opal Cream have?
Opal Cream by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Opal Cream in your own space before committing.
What colors match Opal Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Opal Cream are Egg Nog by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), You Are My Sunshine by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Apricotta by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Opal Cream's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Opal Cream?
Opal Cream has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 89.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Opal Cream's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.