China Blue vs Tranquil Dawn

China BlueBenjamin MoorevsTranquil DawnDuluxΔE 14.8Distinct difference

China Blue (Benjamin Moore) and Tranquil Dawn (Dulux) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, China Blue belongs to the blue family and Tranquil Dawn to the green-grey family. The 10-point LRV gap — 65 for China Blue vs 55 for Tranquil Dawn — means China Blue will open up a space more effectively. Where China Blue leans blue, Tranquil Dawn reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 14.8 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

China Blue
Benjamin Moore · 2052-60
Hex#B3DBDE
LRV65.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2052-60
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux · 45GY 55/052
Hex#BDC3B9
LRV55.0
BrandDulux
Number45GY 55/052
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

China Blue vs Tranquil Dawn Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see China Blue 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 China Blue comparisons

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

White Dove
China Blue
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
China Blue
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
China Blue
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

China Blue is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
China Blue
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

China Blue reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
China Blue
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

China Blue is the lighter choice

Mizzle
China Blue
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

China Blue reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
China Blue
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

China Blue reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
China Blue
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

China Blue is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
China Blue
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Nearly identical in tone

Vintage Vogue
China Blue
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

China Blue is the lighter choice

Pale Green
China Blue
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

China Blue is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
China Blue
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

China Blue is the lighter choice

Cement grey
China Blue
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

China Blue is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
China Blue
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut reads slightly lighter

Black grey
China Blue
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

China Blue is the lighter choice

Piazza
China Blue
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Nearly identical in tone

Humble Yellow
China Blue
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

China Blue reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
China Blue
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

China Blue is the lighter choice

Senses
China Blue
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

China Blue reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
China Blue
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

China Blue is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
China Blue
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

China Blue reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
China Blue
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

China Blue is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
China Blue
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

China Blue is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
China Blue
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

China Blue is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
China Blue
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

China Blue reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
China Blue
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

China Blue is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
China Blue
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-1
China Blue
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads noticeably lighter

Paper
China Blue
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper reads noticeably lighter

Passageway
China Blue
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

China Blue is the lighter choice