Nutmeg vs Tranquil Dawn

NutmegBenjamin MoorevsTranquil DawnDuluxΔE 22.0Distinct difference

Nutmeg (Benjamin Moore) and Tranquil Dawn (Dulux) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Nutmeg belongs to the beige family and Tranquil Dawn to the green-grey family. The 18-point LRV gap — 55 for Tranquil Dawn vs 37 for Nutmeg — means Tranquil Dawn will open up a space more effectively. Where Nutmeg leans red, Tranquil Dawn reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 22.0 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

Nutmeg
Benjamin Moore · 1227
Hex#C39D87
LRV37.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1227
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux · 45GY 55/052
Hex#BDC3B9
LRV55.0
BrandDulux
Number45GY 55/052
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Nutmeg vs Tranquil Dawn Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Nutmeg
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Nutmeg
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Nutmeg
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Nutmeg is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Nutmeg
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Nutmeg
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Nutmeg reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Nutmeg
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Nutmeg
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Nutmeg
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Nutmeg reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Nutmeg
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Nutmeg
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Nutmeg is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Nutmeg
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Nutmeg reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Nutmeg
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Nutmeg is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Nutmeg
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Nutmeg reads noticeably lighter

Just Walnut
Nutmeg
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice

Black grey
Nutmeg
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Nutmeg is the lighter choice

Piazza
Nutmeg
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Nutmeg
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Nutmeg
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Nutmeg reads slightly lighter

Senses
Nutmeg
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Nutmeg
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Nutmeg is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Nutmeg
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Nutmeg
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Nutmeg reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Nutmeg
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Nutmeg reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Nutmeg
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Nutmeg is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Nutmeg
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Nutmeg
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Nutmeg reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Nutmeg
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Nutmeg
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Nutmeg
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Nutmeg
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Nutmeg reads noticeably lighter