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Benjamin Moore Opal

OC-73 · #F7EDE0 · LRV ~85.7

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Halogen (~99% proximity)

Opal (OC-73) is a warm white from Benjamin Moore with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 85.7 (very light): it bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. in strong direct sun it can look stark. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Halogen (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Opal in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

85.7 · Very light

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

OC-73

HEX

#F7EDE0

RGB

247, 237, 224

HSL

34°, 59%, 92%

Family

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Opal FAQ

What undertone does Opal have?

Opal is a warm white with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Opal?

Opal has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 85.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is very light. It bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. In strong direct sun it can look stark. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Opal in other brands?

Valspar: Halogen (8007-11A), ~99% proximity; Behr: Cotton Sheets (RD-W15), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Cotton White (SW 7104), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cotton White (HGSW7104), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: White Zin (DEW315), ~98% proximity; PPG: Botany Beige (PPG15-27), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Lotus Petal (PPG1073-1), ~97% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Pointing (No. 2003), ~95% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Opal?

The HEX code of Opal (OC-73) is #F7EDE0, RGB 247, 237, 224. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.