Sterling vs Tranquility
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Sterling reads as grey, while Tranquility reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Sterling (LRV 62) reflects noticeably more light than Tranquility (LRV 53), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean green, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 6.4 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Sterling vs Tranquility in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Sterling and Tranquility 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
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The LRV gap is large enough that Sterling will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Tranquility would.
Color Details
Sterling vs Tranquility Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sterling on one side and Tranquility on the other.
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.
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