Opaline DEC783 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #C1D1C4, 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.
Ref. #C1D1C4 · DEC783
Opaline
61%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Opaline Technical Profile
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Opaline in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Opaline in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsOpaline
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBlue Grass
Blue Grass
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Limelight
PPG
Nearly identical
Frosted Jade
Behr
Nearly identical
Slow Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Misted Meadow
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Juniper Mist
Valspar
Nearly identical
Teresa's Green
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Amelia
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Amelia
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Water .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Bleached Cypress
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Opaline
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Opaline.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Opaline — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Opaline have?
Opaline by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Opaline in your own space before committing.
What colors match Opaline from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Opaline are Blue Grass by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Turquoise Mist by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Limelight by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Opaline's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.