Opalescent Coral DE5198 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFD2A9, 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.
Ref. #FFD2A9 · DE5198
Opalescent Coral
70%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Opalescent Coral Technical Profile
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Opalescent Coral in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Opalescent Coral in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsOpalescent Coral
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreApricot Chiffon
Apricot Chiffon
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tropical Fruit
Behr
Nearly identical
Melon Sorbet
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Southern Breeze
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
New Peach
Valspar
Nearly identical
Something Sweet
Kilz
Very similar
Orange Blossom
PPG
Very similar
Avid Apricot
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Peach Beryl
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Dorset Cream
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Opalescent Coral
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Opalescent Coral.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Opalescent Coral in your own space before committing.
What colors match Opalescent Coral from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Opalescent Coral are Apricot Chiffon by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Orange Sherbet by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Tropical Fruit by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Opalescent Coral's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.