Gratifying Gray vs Tranquil Dawn

Gratifying GrayBehrvsTranquil DawnDuluxΔE 4.1Noticeable difference

Gratifying Gray is a Behr color while Tranquil Dawn comes from Dulux. Gratifying Gray reads as greige-grey, while Tranquil Dawn reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 58 vs 55, Gratifying Gray will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Gratifying Gray's warm character against Tranquil Dawn's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 4.1, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Gratifying Gray
Behr · DC-008
Hex#cbc9c0
LRV58.0
BrandBehr
NumberDC-008
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux · 45GY 55/052
Hex#BDC3B9
LRV55.0
BrandDulux
Number45GY 55/052
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Gratifying Gray vs Tranquil Dawn Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gratifying Gray on one side and Tranquil Dawn on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More Gratifying Gray comparisons

See how Gratifying Gray stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Gratifying Gray
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Gratifying Gray
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Gratifying Gray
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Gratifying Gray is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Gratifying Gray
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Gratifying Gray reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Gratifying Gray
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Gratifying Gray is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Gratifying Gray
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Gratifying Gray reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Gratifying Gray
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Nearly identical in tone

Denim Drift
Gratifying Gray
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Gratifying Gray is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Gratifying Gray
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Gratifying Gray
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Gratifying Gray is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Gratifying Gray
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Gratifying Gray is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Gratifying Gray
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Gratifying Gray is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Gratifying Gray
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Gratifying Gray is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
Gratifying Gray
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Gratifying Gray
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Gratifying Gray is the lighter choice

Piazza
Gratifying Gray
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Gratifying Gray
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Nearly identical in tone

Windmill Lane
Gratifying Gray
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Gratifying Gray is the lighter choice

Senses
Gratifying Gray
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Gratifying Gray reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Gratifying Gray
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Gratifying Gray is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Gratifying Gray
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Gratifying Gray reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Gratifying Gray
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Gratifying Gray is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Gratifying Gray
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Gratifying Gray is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Gratifying Gray
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Gratifying Gray is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Gratifying Gray
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Gratifying Gray reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Gratifying Gray
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Gratifying Gray is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Gratifying Gray
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Gratifying Gray
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads noticeably lighter

Paper
Gratifying Gray
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Gratifying Gray
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Gratifying Gray is the lighter choice