Crossroads vs Tranquil Dawn

CrossroadsBenjamin MoorevsTranquil DawnDuluxΔE 13.2Distinct difference

Crossroads is a Benjamin Moore color while Tranquil Dawn comes from Dulux. Crossroads reads as beige, while Tranquil Dawn reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 54 and 55, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Crossroads's red character against Tranquil Dawn's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 13.2, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Crossroads
Benjamin Moore · 1226
Hex#D8BDAD
LRV54.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1226
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux · 45GY 55/052
Hex#BDC3B9
LRV55.0
BrandDulux
Number45GY 55/052
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Crossroads vs Tranquil Dawn Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Crossroads
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Crossroads
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Crossroads
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Crossroads is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Crossroads
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Crossroads
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Crossroads reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Crossroads
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Crossroads
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Crossroads
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Crossroads is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Crossroads
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Crossroads
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Crossroads is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Crossroads
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Crossroads reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Crossroads
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Crossroads is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Crossroads
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Crossroads is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
Crossroads
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Crossroads
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Crossroads is the lighter choice

Piazza
Crossroads
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Crossroads
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Nearly identical in tone

Windmill Lane
Crossroads
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Crossroads reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Crossroads
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Crossroads reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Crossroads
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Crossroads is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Crossroads
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Tea with Florence
Crossroads
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Crossroads is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Crossroads
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Crossroads is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Crossroads
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Crossroads is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Crossroads
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Crossroads reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Crossroads
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Crossroads reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Crossroads
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Crossroads
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Crossroads
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Crossroads
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Crossroads is the lighter choice