Muted Opal 331-2DB is a neutral paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #C6D7CF, LRV 65 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Geyser from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C6D7CF · 331-2DB
Muted Opal
65%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Muted Opal Technical Profile
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Muted Opal in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Muted Opal in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyMuted Opal
Nearly identical
PPGGeyser
Geyser
PPG
Nearly identical
Swept Away
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Frosted Silver
Behr
Nearly identical
Distant Valley
Valspar
Nearly identical
Misty Harbor
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Powdered Pool
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Wool .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Rolling Waves
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Waterscape
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Teresa's Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Misty Morning
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Muted Opal
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Muted Opal
#C6D7CF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ACAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Muted Opal
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Muted Opal 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Muted Opal.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Muted Opal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Muted Opal have?
Muted Opal by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Muted Opal in your own space before committing.
What colors match Muted Opal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Muted Opal are Geyser by PPG (a near-identical match), Swept Away by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), White Rain by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Muted Opal'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 Muted Opal?
Muted Opal has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 65.1, 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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Why Muted Opal's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.