Hillsborough Beige vs Tranquil Dawn

Hillsborough BeigeBenjamin MoorevsTranquil DawnDuluxΔE 16.8Distinct difference

Hillsborough Beige (Benjamin Moore) and Tranquil Dawn (Dulux) come from different manufacturers. Hillsborough Beige reads as beige-greige, while Tranquil Dawn reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 15-point LRV gap — 55 for Tranquil Dawn vs 40 for Hillsborough Beige — means Tranquil Dawn will open up a space more effectively. Where Hillsborough Beige leans warm, Tranquil Dawn reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 16.8 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

Hillsborough Beige
Benjamin Moore · CC-330
Hex#BCA68C
LRV39.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCC-330
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux · 45GY 55/052
Hex#BDC3B9
LRV55.0
BrandDulux
Number45GY 55/052
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Hillsborough Beige vs Tranquil Dawn Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Hillsborough Beige
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Hillsborough Beige
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Hillsborough Beige
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Hillsborough Beige is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Hillsborough Beige
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Hillsborough Beige
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Hillsborough Beige reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Hillsborough Beige
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Hillsborough Beige
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Hillsborough Beige
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Hillsborough Beige reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Hillsborough Beige
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Hillsborough Beige
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Hillsborough Beige is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Hillsborough Beige
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Hillsborough Beige reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Hillsborough Beige
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Hillsborough Beige is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Hillsborough Beige
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Hillsborough Beige reads noticeably lighter

Just Walnut
Hillsborough Beige
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice

Black grey
Hillsborough Beige
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Hillsborough Beige is the lighter choice

Piazza
Hillsborough Beige
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Hillsborough Beige
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Hillsborough Beige
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Hillsborough Beige reads slightly lighter

Senses
Hillsborough Beige
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Lamp Black
Hillsborough Beige
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Hillsborough Beige is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Hillsborough Beige
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Hillsborough Beige
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Hillsborough Beige reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Hillsborough Beige
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Hillsborough Beige reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Hillsborough Beige
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Hillsborough Beige is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Hillsborough Beige
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Hillsborough Beige
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Hillsborough Beige reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Hillsborough Beige
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Hillsborough Beige
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Hillsborough Beige
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Hillsborough Beige
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Hillsborough Beige is the lighter choice