Riverbank vs Tranquil Dawn

RiverbankCloverdale PaintvsTranquil DawnDuluxΔE 7.0Noticeable difference

Riverbank is a Cloverdale Paint color while Tranquil Dawn comes from Dulux. Riverbank reads as greige-grey, while Tranquil Dawn reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 55 vs 45, Tranquil Dawn will read as the brighter of the two — a 10-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 7.0, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 5 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Riverbank vs Tranquil Dawn in Real Spaces

5 real rooms side by side. Riverbank 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. Tranquil Dawn returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

RiverbankRiverbank EX212 by Cloverdale Paint — Living Room

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Bedroom

Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The LRV gap is large enough that Tranquil Dawn will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Riverbank would.

RiverbankRiverbank EX212 by Cloverdale Paint — Bedroom

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Tranquil DawnTranquil Dawn bedroom color review

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Kitchen

Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The LRV gap is large enough that Tranquil Dawn will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Riverbank would.

RiverbankRiverbank EX212 by Cloverdale Paint — Kitchen

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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 reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Riverbank.

RiverbankRiverbank EX212 by Cloverdale Paint — Dining Room

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Bathroom

Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Tranquil Dawn will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Riverbank would.

RiverbankRiverbank EX212 by Cloverdale Paint — Bathroom

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Color Details

Riverbank
Cloverdale Paint · EX212
Hex#B8B2A8
LRV44.9
BrandCloverdale Paint
NumberEX212
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux · 45GY 55/052
Hex#BDC3B9
LRV55.0
BrandDulux
Number45GY 55/052
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Riverbank vs Tranquil Dawn Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Riverbank
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Riverbank
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Riverbank
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Riverbank is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Riverbank
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Riverbank
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Riverbank reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Riverbank
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Riverbank
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Riverbank
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Riverbank reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Riverbank
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Riverbank
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Riverbank is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Riverbank
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Riverbank reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Riverbank
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Riverbank is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Riverbank
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Riverbank reads noticeably lighter

Just Walnut
Riverbank
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice

Black grey
Riverbank
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Riverbank is the lighter choice

Piazza
Riverbank
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Riverbank
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Riverbank
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Riverbank reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Riverbank
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Riverbank reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Riverbank
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Riverbank is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Riverbank
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Riverbank
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Riverbank is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Riverbank
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Riverbank reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Riverbank
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Riverbank is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Riverbank
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Riverbank
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Riverbank reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Riverbank
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Riverbank
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Riverbank
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Riverbank
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Riverbank is the lighter choice