Ref. #CCD6CD · 8003-34B
Opal Fire
65%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Opal Fire Technical Profile
What color is Opal Fire? It's a light cool green with the hex code #CCD6CD. Colors similar to Opal Fire include Hirshfield's Calm Breeze, Behr Breezeway, Behr Silver Marlin. Opal Fire has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 65, Opal Fire sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Opal Fire
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Opal Fire
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Opal Fire
#CCD6CD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD9D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Opal Fire
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Opal Fire 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Opal Fire.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Opal Fire — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Opal Fire have?
Opal Fire by Valspar has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Opal Fire from other brands?
The closest matches are Calm Breeze by Hirshfield's (#CCD5CD), Breezeway by Behr (#CAD6CE), Silver Marlin by Behr (#C9D5CC). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Opal Fire?
Opal Fire has an LRV of 65.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Opal Fire's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.