Pale opal ivory velvet swatch with a softly brushed, subtly tonal surface

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Mark Alexander

Urbane Opal

Name: Urbane Opal
Brand: Mark Alexander

Urbane Opal presents as a very pale opal ivory, with a quiet, even surface and a faintly directional velvet nap visible across the swatch. Its restrained tone shifts subtly between warm ivory and cool pale grey in the light.

pale opal ivory plain none luxe upholstery

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About this fabric

This plain velvet has a softly brushed surface rather than a visible motif or pattern, giving the colourway a calm, uninterrupted appearance. The pale opal tone is gently muted, with a delicate grey-green cast that keeps it from reading as stark white. Slight changes in the nap create understated tonal movement across the cloth, adding depth without introducing contrast. No performance features are noted in the supplied specification for this exact fabric.

How to use it

Use Urbane Opal on a statement chair, sofa or headboard where its pale ivory tone can catch natural light without becoming bright white. Pair it with warm timber, chalky neutrals and softly aged metals for a quietly luxurious scheme.

Use this pale opal velvet to bring soft luminosity and quiet polish to upholstered seating.

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