Tranquility vs Washed Linen

TranquilityBenjamin MoorevsWashed LinenJotunΔE 5.9Noticeable difference

Tranquility is a Benjamin Moore color while Washed Linen comes from Jotun. Tranquility reads as green-grey, while Washed Linen reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 53 and 55, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Tranquility's green character against Washed Linen's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 5.9, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Tranquility vs Washed Linen in Real Spaces

2 real rooms side by side. Tranquility and Washed Linen 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. Tranquility reads more restrained here, while Washed Linen adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.

TranquilityTranquility living room paint review

@chrisboeddiker

Washed LinenJotun Washed Linen scandinavian living room decor

@victoriaborthen

Bedroom

Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The temperature contrast between Washed Linen and Tranquility is what sets these apart most in this context.

TranquilityBenjamin Moore AF-490 bedroom

@deboeverinteriors

Washed LinenJotun Washed Linen cozy bedroom interior

@villabrattbacken

Color Details

Tranquility
Benjamin Moore · AF-490
Hex#BBC3BB
LRV53.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-490
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Washed Linen
Jotun · 10679
Hex#c9c3b6
LRV54.7
BrandJotun
Number10679
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Tranquility vs Washed Linen Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Tranquility on one side and Washed Linen 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 Tranquility comparisons

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

White Dove
Tranquility
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Tranquility
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Tranquility
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Tranquility is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Tranquility
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Tranquility
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Tranquility reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Tranquility
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Tranquility
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Tranquility
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Tranquility is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Tranquility
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Balboa Mist
Tranquility
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Tranquility
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Tranquility is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Tranquility
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Tranquility reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Tranquility
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Tranquility is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Tranquility
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Tranquility is the lighter choice

Black grey
Tranquility
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Tranquility is the lighter choice

Piazza
Tranquility
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Tranquility
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Tranquility
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Tranquility reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Tranquility
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Tranquility reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Tranquility
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Tranquility is the lighter choice

Antique White
Tranquility
Antique White
Jotun
Antique White
LRV 56

Nearly identical in tone

Tea with Florence
Tranquility
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Tranquility is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Tranquility
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Tranquility is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Tranquility
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Tranquility is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Tranquility
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Tranquility reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Tranquility
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Tranquility reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Tranquility
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Tranquility
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Tranquility
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Tranquility
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Tranquility is the lighter choice