Distant Gray vs Tranquil Dawn

Distant GrayBenjamin MoorevsTranquil DawnDuluxΔE 18.4Distinct difference

Distant Gray is a Benjamin Moore color while Tranquil Dawn comes from Dulux. These are both green-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within green-grey to land. At LRV 88 vs 55, Distant Gray will read as the brighter of the two — a 33-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a neutral quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 18.4, 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

Distant Gray
Benjamin Moore · 2124-70
Hex#F2F4F1
LRV88.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2124-70
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux · 45GY 55/052
Hex#BDC3B9
LRV55.0
BrandDulux
Number45GY 55/052
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Distant Gray vs Tranquil Dawn Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Distant Gray
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

Distant Gray reads slightly lighter

Ammonite
Distant Gray
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Distant Gray reads noticeably lighter

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

Distant Gray is the lighter choice

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

Distant Gray is the lighter choice

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

Distant Gray is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Distant Gray
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Distant Gray is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Distant Gray
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Distant Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Distant Gray
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Distant Gray is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Distant Gray
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Distant Gray reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Distant Gray
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Distant Gray is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Distant Gray
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Distant Gray is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Distant Gray
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Distant Gray is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Distant Gray
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Distant Gray is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
Distant Gray
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Distant Gray reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Distant Gray
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Distant Gray is the lighter choice

Piazza
Distant Gray
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Distant Gray reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Distant Gray
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Distant Gray is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Distant Gray
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Distant Gray is the lighter choice

Senses
Distant Gray
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Distant Gray is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Distant Gray
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Distant Gray is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Distant Gray
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Distant Gray is the lighter choice

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

Distant Gray is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Distant Gray
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Distant Gray is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Distant Gray
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Distant Gray is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Distant Gray
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Distant Gray is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Distant Gray
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Distant Gray is the lighter choice

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

Distant Gray reads noticeably lighter

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

Distant Gray reads slightly lighter

Paper
Distant Gray
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Nearly identical in tone

Passageway
Distant Gray
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Distant Gray is the lighter choice