Milkyway vs Tranquility paint color comparison

Milkyway vs Tranquility

MilkywayBenjamin MoorevsTranquilityBenjamin MooreΔE 21.1 — Distinct difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Milkyway belongs to the beige-yellow family and Tranquility to the green-grey family. Milkyway (LRV 86) reflects noticeably more light than Tranquility (LRV 53), a difference of 33 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Milkyway runs yellow while Tranquility is decidedly green, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 21.1, 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

Milkyway
Benjamin Moore · OC-110
LRV86.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-110
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Tranquility
Benjamin Moore · AF-490
LRV53.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-490
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Milkyway vs Tranquility Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Milkyway on one side and Tranquility 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.