Passion Blue vs Tranquil Dawn

Passion BlueBenjamin MoorevsTranquil DawnDuluxΔE 18.2Distinct difference

Passion Blue (Benjamin Moore) and Tranquil Dawn (Dulux) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Passion Blue belongs to the blue family and Tranquil Dawn to the green-grey family. The 7-point LRV gap — 55 for Tranquil Dawn vs 48 for Passion Blue — means Tranquil Dawn will open up a space more effectively. Where Passion Blue leans blue, Tranquil Dawn reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 18.2 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

Passion Blue
Benjamin Moore · 2053-50
Hex#8DC1CA
LRV48.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2053-50
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux · 45GY 55/052
Hex#BDC3B9
LRV55.0
BrandDulux
Number45GY 55/052
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Passion Blue vs Tranquil Dawn Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Passion Blue
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Passion Blue
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Passion Blue
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Passion Blue is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Passion Blue
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Passion Blue
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Passion Blue reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Passion Blue
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Passion Blue
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Passion Blue
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Passion Blue reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Passion Blue
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Passion Blue
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Passion Blue is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Passion Blue
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Passion Blue reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Passion Blue
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Passion Blue is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Passion Blue
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Passion Blue reads noticeably lighter

Just Walnut
Passion Blue
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Passion Blue
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Passion Blue is the lighter choice

Piazza
Passion Blue
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Passion Blue
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Passion Blue
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Passion Blue reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Passion Blue
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Passion Blue reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Passion Blue
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Passion Blue is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Passion Blue
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Passion Blue
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Passion Blue is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Passion Blue
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Passion Blue reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Passion Blue
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Passion Blue is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Passion Blue
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Nearly identical in tone

Teton Blue
Passion Blue
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Passion Blue reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Passion Blue
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Passion Blue
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Passion Blue
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Passion Blue
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Passion Blue is the lighter choice