Opal Waters MQ5-50 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #AEC4D0, LRV 53 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Serenata from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AEC4D0 · MQ5-50
Opal Waters
53%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Opal Waters Technical Profile
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Opal Waters in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Opal Waters in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrOpal Waters
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSerenata
Serenata
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Muted Rain
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Honest Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Twinkle
PPG
Nearly identical
Peace River
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Northern Sky Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Dancing in the Rain
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Star Mist
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Quiet Blue
Kilz
Very similar
Parma Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Opal Waters
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Opal Waters
#AEC4D0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858BAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Opal Waters
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Opal Waters 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 Waters.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Opal Waters — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Opal Waters have?
Opal Waters by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Opal Waters in your own space before committing.
What colors match Opal Waters from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Opal Waters are Serenata by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Muted Rain by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Honest Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Opal Waters'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 Waters?
Opal Waters has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 53.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Opal Waters's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.