Opalescent Coral DE5198 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFD2A9, estimated LRV 70 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Apricot Chiffon from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #FFD2A9 · DE5198
Opalescent Coral
70%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Opalescent Coral Technical Profile
HEX Code#FFD2A9
RGB255, 210, 169
Estimated LRV70.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Opalescent Coral
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Opalescent Coral
#FFD2A9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D6D35C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Opalescent Coral
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Opalescent Coral 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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Opalescent Coral — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Opalescent Coral have?
Opalescent Coral by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) 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 Opalescent Coral from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Opalescent Coral are Apricot Chiffon by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Orange Sherbet by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Tropical Fruit by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Opalescent Coral'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 Opalescent Coral?
Opalescent Coral has a estimated lightness value of 70.2, 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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