Ref. #D9E8DF · 680
Opal Essence
75%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Opal Essence Technical Profile
What color is Opal Essence? It's a light cool green with the hex code #D9E8DF. Colors similar to Opal Essence include PPG Clair De Lune, Behr Pensive Sky, Valspar Minty Delight. Opal Essence has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 75, Opal Essence reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Opal Essence
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Opal Essence
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Opal Essence
#D9E8DF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADA9
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Opal Essence
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Opal Essence 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Opal Essence.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Opal Essence — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Opal Essence have?
Opal Essence by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Opal Essence from other brands?
The closest matches are Clair De Lune by PPG (#DBE9DF), Pensive Sky by Behr (#D7E7DD), Minty Delight by Valspar (#DCEAE0). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Opal Essence?
Opal Essence has an LRV of 75.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Opal Essence's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.