Edgecomb Gray vs Tranquil Dawn

Edgecomb GrayBenjamin MoorevsTranquil DawnDuluxΔE 8.3Noticeable difference

Edgecomb Gray (Benjamin Moore) and Tranquil Dawn (Dulux) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Edgecomb Gray belongs to the beige-greige family and Tranquil Dawn to the green-grey family. The 8-point LRV gap — 63 for Edgecomb Gray vs 55 for Tranquil Dawn — means Edgecomb Gray will open up a space more effectively. Where Edgecomb Gray leans red, Tranquil Dawn reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 8.3 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 7 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Edgecomb Gray vs Tranquil Dawn in Real Spaces

7 real rooms side by side. Edgecomb Gray and Tranquil Dawn are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.

Living Room

A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Edgecomb Gray reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Tranquil Dawn.

Edgecomb GrayBaby Fawn living room color review

@pattybartellstyle

Tranquil DawnDulux Tranquil Dawn living room fireplace review

@gwynfa_renovation

Bedroom

Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. Edgecomb Gray returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Edgecomb GrayBenjamin Moore Baby Fawn bedroom

@j_r_painting

Tranquil DawnTranquil Dawn bedroom color review

@our_tooting_terrace

Kitchen

Kitchens often have the harshest, most revealing light in the house — under-cabinet LEDs and overhead fixtures that strip away subtlety. Edgecomb Gray returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Edgecomb GrayBm Baby Fawn Kitchen

@homebunch

Tranquil DawnDulux Tranquil Dawn kitchen color review

@itsjustahouse

Dining Room

Dining rooms often rely on warm incandescent or candlelight, which flatters warm undertones and mutes cool ones. The LRV gap is large enough that Edgecomb Gray will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Tranquil Dawn would.

Edgecomb GrayGray dining room Benjamin Moore HC-173

@bloomingrosesfarmhouse

Tranquil DawnDulux Tranquil Dawn 45GY 55/052 dining room

@gosford_322

Bathroom

Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Edgecomb Gray returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Edgecomb GrayBenjamin Moore Baby Fawn bathroom color review

@thesprucester

Tranquil DawnDulux Tranquil Dawn bathroom paint

@thesuffolkmanse

Mudroom

In a hardworking space like a mudroom, the depth and warmth of a color reads differently than in a quieter room. The LRV gap is large enough that Edgecomb Gray will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Tranquil Dawn would.

Edgecomb GrayOc-15 Laundry Room

@mhi.painting

Tranquil DawnDulux Tranquil Dawn 45GY 55/052 laundry room

@29_and_the_lodge

Kitchen Cabinets

Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. Edgecomb Gray returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Edgecomb GrayBaby Fawn kitchen cabinets paint review

@glenlith

Tranquil DawnTranquil Dawn kitchen cabinets color review

@everythingsrosiedecorating

Color Details

Edgecomb Gray
Benjamin Moore · HC-173
Hex#D9D3C4
LRV63.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-173
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux · 45GY 55/052
Hex#BDC3B9
LRV55.0
BrandDulux
Number45GY 55/052
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Edgecomb Gray vs Tranquil Dawn Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Edgecomb Gray
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
Edgecomb Gray
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads slightly lighter

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

Edgecomb Gray is the lighter choice

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

Edgecomb Gray reads slightly lighter

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

Edgecomb Gray is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Edgecomb Gray
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Edgecomb Gray reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Edgecomb Gray
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Nearly identical in tone

Denim Drift
Edgecomb Gray
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Edgecomb Gray is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Edgecomb Gray
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Nearly identical in tone

Vintage Vogue
Edgecomb Gray
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Edgecomb Gray is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Edgecomb Gray
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Edgecomb Gray is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Edgecomb Gray
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Edgecomb Gray is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Edgecomb Gray
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Edgecomb Gray is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
Edgecomb Gray
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Edgecomb Gray
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Edgecomb Gray is the lighter choice

Piazza
Edgecomb Gray
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Nearly identical in tone

Humble Yellow
Edgecomb Gray
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Edgecomb Gray reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Edgecomb Gray
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Edgecomb Gray is the lighter choice

Senses
Edgecomb Gray
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Edgecomb Gray reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Edgecomb Gray
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Edgecomb Gray is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Edgecomb Gray
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Edgecomb Gray reads slightly lighter

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

Edgecomb Gray is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Edgecomb Gray
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Edgecomb Gray is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Edgecomb Gray
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Edgecomb Gray is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Edgecomb Gray
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Edgecomb Gray reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Edgecomb Gray
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Edgecomb Gray is the lighter choice

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

RAL 110-2 reads slightly lighter

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

RAL 110-1 reads noticeably lighter

Paper
Edgecomb Gray
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Edgecomb Gray
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Edgecomb Gray is the lighter choice