Opal Essence 680 is a green paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #D9E8DF, LRV 75 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Clair De Lune from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D9E8DF · 680
Opal Essence
75%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Opal Essence Technical Profile
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Opal Essence in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Opal Essence in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreOpal Essence
Nearly identical
PPGClair De Lune
Clair De Lune
PPG
Nearly identical
Pensive Sky
Behr
Nearly identical
Minty Delight
Valspar
Nearly identical
Creamy Mint
Kilz
Nearly identical
Green Trance
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Dillard’s Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Aqua Springs
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Bisque .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Toadstool
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Snow Drift
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cabbage White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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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 sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Opal Essence in your own space before committing.
What colors match Opal Essence from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Opal Essence are Clair De Lune by PPG (a near-identical match), Pensive Sky by Behr (a near-identical match), Minty Delight by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Opal Essence'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 Essence?
Opal Essence has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 75.4, 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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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.