Opal Cream 300A-1 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FEF2D0, estimated 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.
Behr · #FEF2D0 · 300A-1
Opal Cream
89%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Opal Cream Technical Profile
HEX Code#FEF2D0
RGB254, 242, 208
Estimated LRV89.1
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Egg Nog
Hirshfield's
#FFF4D3
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You Are My Sunshine
Benjamin Moore
#FBF0CF
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Apricotta
Vista Paint
#FBF0D0
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Peaceful Calm
Valspar
#FAF0CE
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Air .04
Colorhouse
#FFF5D1
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Hazelwood
Dunn-Edwards
#FFF3D5
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Shiny Silk
PPG
#F7ECCA
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Light Shine
Kilz
#FBEDC8
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Limon Sorbet
Dutch Boy
#F5E9C7
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Lemon Meringue
Sherwin-Williams
#F5EACC
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RAL
#EEEACD
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Colors That Work With Opal Cream
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Opal Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Opal Cream are Egg Nog by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), You Are My Sunshine by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Apricotta by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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