ColorplanBenjamin Moore Jasper Opal (387) is a very light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 83. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) and Farrow & Ball Pale Hound (No.71). For trim, try Lemon Souffle (331).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 83.5 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F3EDC1 |
| RGB | 243, 237, 193 |
| HSL | 53°, 68%, 85% |
About Jasper Opal
Jasper Opal (387) is a very light, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 83, Jasper Opal reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Jasper Opal's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Light of the Moon (365); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Jasper Opal changes with the light
Jasper Opal is a warm white, so it stays soft rather than gray in north-facing rooms and looks creamier in strong south or west sun.
North-facing rooms
Jasper Opal's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Jasper Opal will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Jasper Opal can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Jasper Opal will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Jasper Opal in real homes
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Jasper Opal equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 4.2
Also close: Friendly Yellow (ΔE 5.7)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.0
Also close: Navajo White (ΔE 7.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Jasper Opal questions
What undertone does Jasper Opal have?
Jasper Opal has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Jasper Opal's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Jasper Opal a light or dark color?
Jasper Opal has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 83.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 83, Jasper Opal reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Jasper Opal in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Lemon Chiffon SW 6686 (close, ΔE 4.2); Farrow & Ball: Pale Hound No.71 (close, ΔE 4.0); Behr: Banana Cream 350C-2 (closest available, ΔE 6.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Jasper Opal?
Try Lemon Souffle (331) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Jasper Opal's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Jasper Opal work best?
Jasper Opal works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 83, Jasper Opal reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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