# Benjamin Moore Opal Essence

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-opal-essence-680](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-opal-essence-680)

Benjamin Moore Opal Essence 680 is a pale, muted green with a noticeable gray cast that keeps it soft rather than minty. Its light value gives walls an airy appearance, while the cool green undertone becomes a little clearer beside warm whites, natural oak, or terracotta accents. In bright daylight, this color can read as a clean, washed green; under lower or warmer lighting, its gray component may come forward. It suits bedrooms, bathrooms, and quiet living spaces, especially alongside off-white trim, linen textiles, brushed nickel, and pale wood. Opal Essence also makes a restrained option for cabinetry or a painted ceiling when a full room of color feels like too much.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Opal Essence
- **Color code:** 680
- **HEX:** #D8E7DE
- **RGB:** 216, 231, 222
- **LRV:** 75.42%
- **Brightness:** Light
- **Color families:** Green
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** green

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 144° Saturation: 6.49% Value: 90.59%
- **HSL:** hsl(144, 24, 88)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 6.49 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 3.9 Key: 9.41
- **YIQ:** Y: 225.489 I: -6.046 Q: -5.974
- **XYZ:** X: 70.076 Y: 77.024 Z: 80.263
- **CIE Lab:** L:90.333 a:-6.634 b:2.664
- **CIE Luv:** L:90.333 u:-7.828 v:5.23
- **Decimal:** 14215134
- **Hunter Lab:** 87.763, -11.06, 7.212

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Green Cast](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-green-cast-842)
- [Sherwin Williams Green Trance](https://plan-home.com/color/green-trance-sw-6462)
- [Behr New Day](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-new-day)
- [Behr Snowbound](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-snowbound)
- [Benjamin Moore Taffeta Green](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-taffeta-green-843)
- [Benjamin Moore Lakeshore Green](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lakeshore-green-848)
- [Behr Melting Moment](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-melting-moment)
- [Benjamin Moore Bath Salts](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bath-salts-624)
- [Benjamin Moore Come Sail Away](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-come-sail-away-846)
- [Benjamin Moore Sweet Dreams](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sweet-dreams-847)
- [Sherwin Williams Embellished Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/embellished-blue-sw-6749)
- [Sherwin Williams Dewy](https://plan-home.com/color/dewy-sw-6469)
- [Sherwin Williams Crystal Clear](https://plan-home.com/color/crystal-clear-sw-6756)
- [Behr Sparkling Brook](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-sparkling-brook)
- [Sherwin Williams Fleeting Green](https://plan-home.com/color/fleeting-green-sw-6455)
- [Behr Mountain Peak White](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-mountain-peak-white)
- [Benjamin Moore North Shore Green](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-north-shore-green-456)
- [Benjamin Moore Italian Ice Green](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-italian-ice-green-2035-70)
- [Sherwin Williams Buoyant Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/buoyant-blue-sw-6483)
- [Benjamin Moore Spring Mint](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-spring-mint-2040-70)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Green Cast](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-green-cast-842)
- [Benjamin Moore Emerald Vapor](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-emerald-vapor-845)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Let It Rain](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-let-it-rain-639)
- [Benjamin Moore Aberdeen Green](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-aberdeen-green-631)
- [Benjamin Moore Etched Glass](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-etched-glass-626)
- [Benjamin Moore Serene Breeze](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-serene-breeze-449)
- [Benjamin Moore Bridal Bouquet](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bridal-bouquet-632)

## Complementary colors
- [Benjamin Moore Black Raspberry](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-black-raspberry-2072-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Aplomb](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-aplomb-af-625)
- [Benjamin Moore Velvet Cloak](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-velvet-cloak-csp-480)
- [Benjamin Moore Lazy Afternoon](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lazy-afternoon-1378)
- [Benjamin Moore Kalamata](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-kalamata-af-630)
- [Benjamin Moore Raspberry Ice](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-raspberry-ice-2072-70)
- [Benjamin Moore Dark Purple](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-dark-purple-2073-10)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/680

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.