Opaline DEC783 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #C1D1C4, estimated LRV 61 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Grass from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #C1D1C4 · DEC783
Opaline
61%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Opaline Technical Profile
HEX Code#C1D1C4
RGB193, 209, 196
Estimated LRV60.9
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Blue Grass
Benjamin Moore
#C3D2C7
Close digital match
Limelight
PPG
#BDD0C3
Close digital match
Frosted Jade
Behr
#C2D0C5
Close digital match
Slow Green
Sherwin-Williams
#C6D5C9
Close digital match
Misted Meadow
Dutch Boy
#C0D1C1
Close digital match
Juniper Mist
Valspar
#C7D5C9
Close digital match
Teresa's Green
Farrow & Ball
#C0CDC2
Close digital match
Amelia
Hirshfield's
#BECCC2
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Amelia
Vista Paint
#BFCCC2
Close digital match
Water .02
Colorhouse
#BCC8BC
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Bleached Cypress
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#B2CBBE
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Colors That Work With Opaline
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Opaline
#C1D1C4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADA1
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Opaline
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Opaline 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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Opaline — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Opaline have?
Opaline by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Opaline from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Opaline are Blue Grass by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Turquoise Mist by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Limelight by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Opaline'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 Opaline?
Opaline has a estimated lightness value of 60.9, 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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