Norfolk Cream vs Tranquil Dawn

Norfolk CreamBenjamin MoorevsTranquil DawnDuluxΔE 18.1Distinct difference

Norfolk Cream (Benjamin Moore) and Tranquil Dawn (Dulux) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Norfolk Cream belongs to the beige-yellow family and Tranquil Dawn to the green-grey family. The 18-point LRV gap — 73 for Norfolk Cream vs 55 for Tranquil Dawn — means Norfolk Cream will open up a space more effectively. Where Norfolk Cream leans yellow, Tranquil Dawn reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 18.1 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

Norfolk Cream
Benjamin Moore · 261
Hex#ECE3C1
LRV73.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number261
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux · 45GY 55/052
Hex#BDC3B9
LRV55.0
BrandDulux
Number45GY 55/052
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Norfolk Cream vs Tranquil Dawn Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Norfolk Cream 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 Norfolk Cream comparisons

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

White Dove
Norfolk Cream
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads slightly lighter

Ammonite
Norfolk Cream
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Norfolk Cream reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Norfolk Cream
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Norfolk Cream is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Norfolk Cream
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Norfolk Cream reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Norfolk Cream
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Norfolk Cream is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Norfolk Cream
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Norfolk Cream reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Norfolk Cream
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Norfolk Cream reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Norfolk Cream
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Norfolk Cream is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Norfolk Cream
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Norfolk Cream reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Norfolk Cream
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Norfolk Cream is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Norfolk Cream
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Norfolk Cream is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Norfolk Cream
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Norfolk Cream is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Norfolk Cream
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Norfolk Cream is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
Norfolk Cream
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Nearly identical in tone

Black grey
Norfolk Cream
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Norfolk Cream is the lighter choice

Piazza
Norfolk Cream
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Norfolk Cream reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Norfolk Cream
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Norfolk Cream reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Norfolk Cream
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Norfolk Cream is the lighter choice

Senses
Norfolk Cream
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Norfolk Cream is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Norfolk Cream
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Norfolk Cream is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Norfolk Cream
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Norfolk Cream reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Norfolk Cream
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Norfolk Cream is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Norfolk Cream
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Norfolk Cream is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Norfolk Cream
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Norfolk Cream is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Norfolk Cream
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Norfolk Cream reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Norfolk Cream
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Norfolk Cream is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Norfolk Cream
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

Nearly identical in tone

RAL 110-1
Norfolk Cream
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads slightly lighter

Paper
Norfolk Cream
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper reads noticeably lighter

Passageway
Norfolk Cream
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Norfolk Cream is the lighter choice