Opal is a magical and multi-coloured shade named after the opal gemstone. This colour ranges mainly from milky white to pale blue, as well as yellowish and pinkish tones, and often contains iridescent, rainbow-like effects. Opal varies in colour depending on the lighting conditions and can display different shades of colour at the same time. This property makes the colour extremely attractive and unique, creating a breathtaking visual effect.
The psychological effect of the opal colour is also remarkable. It is often associated with creativity, inspiration and spiritual awareness. Opal objects or environments can evoke feelings of calm and harmony. The special play of light and soft shades of opal tend to generate positive emotions, and many people feel that this colour helps to achieve inner peace and spiritual balance.
Opal colour RGB and HEX colour codes
The RGB code for the opal colour is rgb(208, 211, 212) and the HEX code is #d0d3d4.
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| Colour scheme | Code/Weights |
|---|---|
| Hex |
#A8C3BC |
| RGB |
rgb(168, 195, 188) |
| HSL |
hsl(162, 17%, 71%) |
| HSV/HSB |
hsv(162, 14%, 76%) |
| CMYK |
cmyk(14%, 0%, 4%, 24%) |
| Contrasting colour |
#C3A8AF |
| Complementary colour |
#C3A8BF |
Dark and light shades of opal
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Dark shades
Light shades
Opal's complementary colour palettes
The unique shades of opal colour exude subtle elegance and calm. Below are the complementary, analogue, monochrome, triad, tetrad, split complementary and neutral colour palettes of opal that can help you in your design.
Complementary palette
Analogue palette
Monochrome palette
Triad palette
Tetrade palette
Split complementary palette
Neutral palette
What is the colour of opal?
The opal colour can vary, but is usually characterised by a milky white base with iridescent, rainbow-like hues. Opal stone can reflect several colours at once, such as blue, Green, red and yellow, which change in response to different lighting conditions.
What determines the colour of opal?
The colour of opal depends on the size and arrangement of the microscopic spheres inside it, which scatter light and create different colours. In addition, the intensity of the colour can be affected by the level of hydration, impurities and the chemical composition of the base material.
How is opal colour colour mixing possible?
Opal, also known as opal white or opalescent, is a pale, translucent colour that reflects an iridescent, rainbow-like light. To mix opal effect colour, a white base colour is usually used, to which a fine amount of colour is added, such as blue, green, magenta or pink. The iridescent effect can be achieved by adding special pearlescent or iridescent pigments used in art and decorative paints. Experiment with the amount and type of pigments to achieve the right balance.
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