Wethersfield Moss vs Tranquil Dawn

Wethersfield MossBenjamin MoorevsTranquil DawnDuluxΔE 22.8Distinct difference

Wethersfield Moss (Benjamin Moore) and Tranquil Dawn (Dulux) come from different manufacturers. Wethersfield Moss reads as greige-grey, while Tranquil Dawn reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 29-point LRV gap — 55 for Tranquil Dawn vs 26 for Wethersfield Moss — means Tranquil Dawn will open up a space more effectively. Where Wethersfield Moss leans yellow, Tranquil Dawn reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 22.8 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Wethersfield Moss vs Tranquil Dawn in Real Spaces

4 real rooms side by side. Seeing Wethersfield Moss and Tranquil Dawn in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Living Room

A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Tranquil Dawn reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Wethersfield Moss.

Wethersfield MossHc-110 Living Room

@silverbrookpaints

Tranquil DawnDulux Tranquil Dawn living room fireplace review

@gwynfa_renovation

Kitchen

Kitchens often have the harshest, most revealing light in the house — under-cabinet LEDs and overhead fixtures that strip away subtlety. Tranquil Dawn returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Wethersfield MossKitchen

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Tranquil DawnDulux Tranquil Dawn kitchen color review

@itsjustahouse

Dining Room

Dining rooms often rely on warm incandescent or candlelight, which flatters warm undertones and mutes cool ones. The LRV gap is large enough that Tranquil Dawn will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Wethersfield Moss would.

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Tranquil DawnDulux Tranquil Dawn 45GY 55/052 dining room

@gosford_322

Kitchen Cabinets

Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. Tranquil Dawn returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

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@rabbitskipdesigns

Tranquil DawnTranquil Dawn kitchen cabinets color review

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Color Details

Wethersfield Moss
Benjamin Moore · HC-110
Hex#8F8D71
LRV25.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-110
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux · 45GY 55/052
Hex#BDC3B9
LRV55.0
BrandDulux
Number45GY 55/052
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Wethersfield Moss vs Tranquil Dawn Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Wethersfield Moss 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 Wethersfield Moss comparisons

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

White Dove
Wethersfield Moss
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Wethersfield Moss
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Wethersfield Moss
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Wethersfield Moss reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Wethersfield Moss
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Wethersfield Moss
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Wethersfield Moss
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Wethersfield Moss
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Wethersfield Moss
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Balboa Mist
Wethersfield Moss
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Wethersfield Moss
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Wethersfield Moss reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Wethersfield Moss
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Wethersfield Moss
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Wethersfield Moss reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Wethersfield Moss
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Nearly identical in tone

Just Walnut
Wethersfield Moss
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice

Black grey
Wethersfield Moss
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Wethersfield Moss reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Wethersfield Moss
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Wethersfield Moss
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Wethersfield Moss
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
Wethersfield Moss
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Wethersfield Moss
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Wethersfield Moss reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Wethersfield Moss
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Wethersfield Moss
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Wethersfield Moss reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Wethersfield Moss
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Ocean Abyss
Wethersfield Moss
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Wethersfield Moss reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Wethersfield Moss
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Wethersfield Moss
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Wethersfield Moss
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Wethersfield Moss
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Wethersfield Moss
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Wethersfield Moss
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Wethersfield Moss reads slightly lighter