The present invention relates to the control panel, and the washing machine, the operation panel is used to display unit and the operating unit from the rear side of the projection surface of the plaque displayed, and can be clearly displayed. Embodiment operation panel is disposed on the outer surface of the electrical equipment and having a display portion and the operation portion, comprising: plaque, is arranged on a surface; LED, as a light source is arranged on the back side of the trim, by lighting the display unit and / or the operation of the projection display unit to the front of the trim; wherein said plaque is configured to include a colored coating layer; and a light shielding layer, is arranged on the back side of the colored coating layer formed achromatic status display translucent portions.