Greenhow Moss vs Tranquil Dawn

Greenhow MossBenjamin MoorevsTranquil DawnDuluxΔE 28.3Very different colors

Where Greenhow Moss belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Tranquil Dawn is a Dulux color. Hue-wise, Greenhow Moss belongs to the beige-green family and Tranquil Dawn to the green-grey family. Tranquil Dawn (LRV 55) reflects noticeably more light than Greenhow Moss (LRV 35), a difference of 20 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Greenhow Moss runs warm while Tranquil Dawn is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 28.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Greenhow Moss
Benjamin Moore · CW-450
Hex#A6A56C
LRV35.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCW-450
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux · 45GY 55/052
Hex#BDC3B9
LRV55.0
BrandDulux
Number45GY 55/052
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Greenhow Moss vs Tranquil Dawn Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Greenhow Moss
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Greenhow Moss
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Greenhow Moss
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Greenhow Moss is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Greenhow Moss
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Greenhow Moss
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Greenhow Moss reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Greenhow Moss
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Greenhow Moss
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Greenhow Moss
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Greenhow Moss reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Greenhow Moss
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Greenhow Moss
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Greenhow Moss reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Greenhow Moss
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Greenhow Moss reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Greenhow Moss
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Greenhow Moss is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Greenhow Moss
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Greenhow Moss reads slightly lighter

Just Walnut
Greenhow Moss
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice

Black grey
Greenhow Moss
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Greenhow Moss is the lighter choice

Piazza
Greenhow Moss
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Greenhow Moss
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Greenhow Moss
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Greenhow Moss reads slightly lighter

Senses
Greenhow Moss
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Greenhow Moss
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Greenhow Moss is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Greenhow Moss
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Greenhow Moss
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Greenhow Moss reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Greenhow Moss
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Greenhow Moss reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Greenhow Moss
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Greenhow Moss is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Greenhow Moss
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Greenhow Moss
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Greenhow Moss reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Greenhow Moss
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Greenhow Moss
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Greenhow Moss
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Greenhow Moss
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Greenhow Moss reads noticeably lighter