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Benjamin Moore Opal Essence (680) Paint Color


Color Name: Opal Essence (680)
Hex Color Code: #D8E7DE
RGB Color Code: RGB(216, 231, 222)
CMYK Values*: 6.5%, 0.0%, 3.9%, 9.4%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Opal Essence (680) color - its meaning and example


What color is Opal Essence (680)?

Opal Essence (680) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Opal Essence (680) is #D8E7DE, and the RGB color code is RGB(216, 231, 222).

In the RGB color model, Opal Essence (680) has a red value of 216, a green value of 231, and a blue value of 222. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 6.5% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 3.9% yellow, and 9.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 144° (degrees), 23.8 % saturation, and 87.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Opal Essence (680) has a hue of 144° (degrees), 6.5 % saturation and 90.6 % brightness/value.


Opal Essence (680) is cool or warm?

The color Opal Essence (680) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Opal Essence (680)?

Opal Essence (680) has an LRV of nearly 77. By LRV value, it is a off-white color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Opal Essence (680)

Light Color


Compare LRV 77 of Opal Essence (680) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 77 puts Benjamin Moore Opal Essence (680) paint color in the lighter category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Opal Essence (680) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(216, 231, 222)
Red
216 (84.7%)
Green
231 (90.6%)
Blue
222 (87.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
6.49%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
3.90%
Key
9.41%

HSL

HSL(144deg, 23.8 %, 87.6 %)

Hue
144°
Saturation
23.81 %.
Lightness
87.65 %.

RYB

RYB(9, 32, 21)
Red
9 (3.4%)
Yellow
32 (12.5%)
Blue
21 (8.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
144°
Saturation
6.49 %.
Brightness / Value
90.59 %.

HWB

H: 144°

W: 84.71 %

B: 9.41 %

XYZ

X : 70.08

Y : 77.02

Z : 80.28

YXY

Y1 : 77.02

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 15.29%

M : 9.41%

Y : 12.94%


LRV

~ 77 %

Munsell Color System

2G 8.9/1.6

CIE-Lab

L : 90.33

A : -6.63

B : 2.65

CIE-Lch

L : 90.33

C : 7.14

H : 158.2

CIE-Luv

L : 90.33

U : -7.83

V : 5.21

Hunter-Lab

L : 87.76

A : -11.05

B : 7.2






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Opal Essence (680) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Opal Essence (680) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



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ΔE - 4.95 (95.1% similar)
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ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)
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ΔE - 6.03 (94.0% similar)
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ΔE - 6.32 (93.7% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Opal Essence (680) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Opal Essence (680) to Pantone PMS


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PANTONE 621 C
ΔE - 1.56 (98.4% similar)
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PANTONE 9540 C
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
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PANTONE 9063 C
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
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PANTONE 9042 C
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)


RAL Design


Opal Essence (680) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Opal Essence (680) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


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British Standard 4800


Opal Essence (680) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Opal Essence (680) to British Standard 4800


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BS 18-E-49 - Astral Blue
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
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BS 16-C-33 - Duckegg
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
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BS 18-C-31 - Ice Blue
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)


RAL Classic


Opal Essence (680) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Opal Essence (680) to RAL Classic


#ECECE7
RAL 9003 - Signal White
ΔE - 7.13 (92.9% similar)
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RAL 9016 - Traffic White
ΔE - 7.67 (92.3% similar)
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RAL 9018 - Papyrus White
ΔE - 7.78 (92.2% similar)
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RAL 9002 Gray White
ΔE - 7.90 (92.1% similar)





Paint similar to Opal Essence (680) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Opal Essence (680) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Sherwin Williams


Opal Essence (680) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Opal Essence (680) to Sherwin Williams


#D7E4DB
Green Trance (SW 6462)
ΔE - 0.93 (99.1% similar)
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Embellished Blue (SW 6749)
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
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Fleeting Green (SW 6455)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
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White Mint (SW 6441)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)


Valspar


Opal Essence (680) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Opal Essence (680) to Valspar


#DBE8DD
Minty Delight (5006-5A)
ΔE - 1.11 (98.9% similar)
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Luminous Mist (8002-35A)
ΔE - 1.21 (98.8% similar)
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Mint Intermezzo (8002-33A)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
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Acropolis (7005-4)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)


Behr


Opal Essence (680) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Opal Essence (680) to Behr


#DCEEE3
Sparkling Brook (M420-1)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
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Crystalline Falls (MQ3-51)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
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Fresh Day (PPU13-17)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
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Establish Mint (M400-1)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)





PPG Paints


Opal Essence (680) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Opal Essence (680) to PPG Paints


#DDEEE2
Maggie's Magic (PPG1228-1)
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
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Green Whisper (PPG1131-1)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
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Sea Mist (PPG1227-1)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
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Green Tease (PPG1223-1)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Opal Essence (680) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Opal Essence (680) to Benjamin Moore


#E1F0E4
Italian Ice Green (2035-70)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
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Emerald Vapor (845)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
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Crème de Mint (2036-70)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Opal Essence (680) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Opal Essence (680) to Dunn-Edwards


#D6EAE8
Aquamarine (DET 555)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
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Soft Petals (DEW 366)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
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Thawed Out (DE 5742)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)
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Distant Haze (DE 6282)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Opal Essence (680) - #D8E7DE color palettes and coordinating colors



Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Opal Essence (680) - #D8E7DE Color Images and Patterns


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