Spring Break vs Tranquil Dawn

Spring BreakBenjamin MoorevsTranquil DawnDuluxΔE 13.6Distinct difference

Spring Break (Benjamin Moore) and Tranquil Dawn (Dulux) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Spring Break belongs to the green family and Tranquil Dawn to the green-grey family. The 9-point LRV gap — 55 for Tranquil Dawn vs 46 for Spring Break — means Tranquil Dawn will open up a space more effectively. Where Spring Break leans green, Tranquil Dawn reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 13.6 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

Spring Break
Benjamin Moore · 627
Hex#9CBEA6
LRV46.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number627
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux · 45GY 55/052
Hex#BDC3B9
LRV55.0
BrandDulux
Number45GY 55/052
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Spring Break vs Tranquil Dawn Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Spring Break
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Spring Break
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Spring Break
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Spring Break is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Spring Break
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Spring Break
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Spring Break reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Spring Break
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Spring Break
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Spring Break
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Spring Break reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Spring Break
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Spring Break
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Spring Break is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Spring Break
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Spring Break reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Spring Break
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Spring Break is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Spring Break
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Spring Break reads noticeably lighter

Just Walnut
Spring Break
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice

Black grey
Spring Break
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Spring Break is the lighter choice

Piazza
Spring Break
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Spring Break
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Spring Break
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Spring Break reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Spring Break
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Spring Break reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Spring Break
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Spring Break is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Spring Break
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Spring Break
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Spring Break is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Spring Break
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Spring Break reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Spring Break
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Spring Break is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Spring Break
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Nearly identical in tone

Teton Blue
Spring Break
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Spring Break reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Spring Break
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Spring Break
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Spring Break
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Spring Break
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Spring Break is the lighter choice