Opal on Chestnut Tobiano

Opal on Chestnut Overo

Opal on Dominant White Chestnut

Opal causes colorful pastel flecks on white markings.
Opal will always cause randomly-placed colorful flecks of no fewer than 3 different colors.
Flecks should be no larger than the horse's eye, and should cover no more than half the surface of white markings.
If mane/tail are affected by a white marking, Opal may color strands it touches.

Genotype: Op_
Locus:  Not shared with any known genes

• Coat: Pale colorful flecks on all white markings, including Free White.
• Mane and Tail: Where affected by white markings, can be colored to match touching flecks.
• Skin: Not affected.
• Eyes: Not affected.
• Hooves: Not affected.

Range:

• Minimum: Subtle multicolor-tinted shapes on white markings.
• Maximum: Bold multicolor flecks on white markings that are slightly tinted to match.

Interactions:

• Roan: Opal is optionally invisible on Roan. If you choose to show Opal on Roan, the colorful flecks must be the same as other present white markings, but with lower opacity to match Roan.
• False Leopard: Opal is optionally invisible on False Leopard. If you choose to show Opal on False Leopard, the colorful flecks must be the same as other present white markings, but with lower opacity to match False Leopard.

Color-tinted Opal on Gilt Tyrian Pearl Champagne Splash

Opal on Blanched Classic Cream Ether