Sage Tint vs Tranquil Dawn

Sage TintBenjamin MoorevsTranquil DawnDuluxΔE 4.2Noticeable difference

Sage Tint is a Benjamin Moore color while Tranquil Dawn comes from Dulux. Both sit in the green-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 58 vs 55, Sage Tint will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Sage Tint's green character against Tranquil Dawn's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 4.2, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Sage Tint vs Tranquil Dawn in Real Spaces

3 real rooms side by side. Sage Tint and Tranquil Dawn are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.

Living Room

Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Sage Tint reads more restrained here, while Tranquil Dawn adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.

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Tranquil DawnDulux Tranquil Dawn living room fireplace review

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Kitchen

Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The temperature contrast between Tranquil Dawn and Sage Tint is what sets these apart most in this context.

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Dining Room

Dining room light is typically the warmest in the house, which shifts both colors toward the red end of the spectrum compared to daylight. Tranquil Dawn brings more warmth to the space, while Sage Tint keeps things cooler and crisper.

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Color Details

Sage Tint
Benjamin Moore · 458
Hex#BFCDC2
LRV57.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number458
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux · 45GY 55/052
Hex#BDC3B9
LRV55.0
BrandDulux
Number45GY 55/052
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Sage Tint vs Tranquil Dawn Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Sage Tint
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Sage Tint
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Sage Tint
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Sage Tint is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Sage Tint
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Sage Tint reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Sage Tint
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Sage Tint is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Sage Tint
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Sage Tint reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Sage Tint
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Nearly identical in tone

Denim Drift
Sage Tint
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Sage Tint is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Sage Tint
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Sage Tint
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Sage Tint is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Sage Tint
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Sage Tint is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Sage Tint
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Sage Tint is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Sage Tint
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Sage Tint is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
Sage Tint
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Sage Tint
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Sage Tint is the lighter choice

Piazza
Sage Tint
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Sage Tint
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Nearly identical in tone

Windmill Lane
Sage Tint
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Sage Tint is the lighter choice

Senses
Sage Tint
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Sage Tint reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Sage Tint
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Sage Tint is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Sage Tint
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Sage Tint reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Sage Tint
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Sage Tint is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Sage Tint
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Sage Tint is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Sage Tint
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Sage Tint is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Sage Tint
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Sage Tint reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Sage Tint
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Sage Tint is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Sage Tint
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Sage Tint
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads noticeably lighter

Paper
Sage Tint
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Sage Tint
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Sage Tint is the lighter choice