Roman White vs Tranquil Dawn

Roman WhiteCloverdale PaintvsTranquil DawnDuluxΔE 15.2Distinct difference

Roman White is a Cloverdale Paint color while Tranquil Dawn comes from Dulux. Roman White reads as blue-white, while Tranquil Dawn reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 82 vs 55, Roman White will read as the brighter of the two — a 27-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 15.2, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 5 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Roman White vs Tranquil Dawn in Real Spaces

5 real rooms side by side. Seeing Roman White 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

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. Roman White returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Roman WhiteRoman White 0656 by Cloverdale Paint — Living Room

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Tranquil DawnDulux Tranquil Dawn living room fireplace review

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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 Roman White will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Tranquil Dawn would.

Roman WhiteRoman White 0656 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 Roman White will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Tranquil Dawn would.

Roman WhiteRoman White 0656 by Cloverdale Paint — Kitchen

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Tranquil DawnDulux Tranquil Dawn kitchen color review

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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. Roman White reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Tranquil Dawn.

Roman WhiteRoman White 0656 by Cloverdale Paint — Dining Room

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Tranquil DawnDulux Tranquil Dawn 45GY 55/052 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 Roman White will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Tranquil Dawn would.

Roman WhiteRoman White 0656 by Cloverdale Paint — Bathroom

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Tranquil DawnDulux Tranquil Dawn bathroom paint

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Color Details

Roman White
Cloverdale Paint · 0656
Hex#DFECEB
LRV82.0
BrandCloverdale Paint
Number0656
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux · 45GY 55/052
Hex#BDC3B9
LRV55.0
BrandDulux
Number45GY 55/052
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Roman White vs Tranquil Dawn Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Roman White
White Dove
Roman White
Cloverdale Paint
Roman White
0656 · LRV 82

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 83 vs 82), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Roman White
Ammonite
Roman White
Ammonite
Cloverdale Paint
Roman White
0656 · LRV 82
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Roman White reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 69), opening up a space where Ammonite encloses it.

Roman White
Iron Ore
Roman White
Iron Ore
Cloverdale Paint
Roman White
0656 · LRV 82

At LRV 82 vs 6, Roman White is decisively the brighter choice.

Roman White
Purbeck Stone
Roman White
Purbeck Stone
Cloverdale Paint
Roman White
0656 · LRV 82

Roman White reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 52), opening up a space where Purbeck Stone encloses it.

Roman White
Evergreen Fog
Roman White
Evergreen Fog
Cloverdale Paint
Roman White
0656 · LRV 82

Roman White reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 30), opening up a space where Evergreen Fog encloses it.

Roman White
Mizzle
Roman White
Mizzle
Cloverdale Paint
Roman White
0656 · LRV 82
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

At LRV 82 vs 52, Roman White is decisively the brighter choice.

Roman White
Agreeable Gray
Roman White
Agreeable Gray
Cloverdale Paint
Roman White
0656 · LRV 82

Roman White reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 60), opening up a space where Agreeable Gray encloses it.

Roman White
Accessible Beige
Roman White
Accessible Beige
Cloverdale Paint
Roman White
0656 · LRV 82

At LRV 82 vs 58, Roman White is decisively the brighter choice.

Roman White
Denim Drift
Roman White
Denim Drift
Cloverdale Paint
Roman White
0656 · LRV 82

At LRV 82 vs 27, Roman White is decisively the brighter choice.

Roman White
French Gray
Roman White
French Gray
Cloverdale Paint
Roman White
0656 · LRV 82

Roman White reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 43), opening up a space where French Gray encloses it.

Roman White
Naval
Roman White
Naval
Cloverdale Paint
Roman White
0656 · LRV 82
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Roman White reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 4), opening up a space where Naval encloses it.

Roman White
Bancha
Roman White
Bancha
Cloverdale Paint
Roman White
0656 · LRV 82
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

At LRV 82 vs 13, Roman White is decisively the brighter choice.

Roman White
Hardwick White
Roman White
Hardwick White
Cloverdale Paint
Roman White
0656 · LRV 82

At LRV 82 vs 44, Roman White is decisively the brighter choice.

Roman White
Pure White
Roman White
Pure White
Cloverdale Paint
Roman White
0656 · LRV 82

With LRVs of 84 and 82, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Roman White
Artichoke
Roman White
Artichoke
Cloverdale Paint
Roman White
0656 · LRV 82
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Roman White reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 21), opening up a space where Artichoke encloses it.

Balboa Mist
Roman White
Balboa Mist
Roman White
Cloverdale Paint
Roman White
0656 · LRV 82

At LRV 82 vs 66, Roman White is decisively the brighter choice.

Roman White
Shoji White
Roman White
Shoji White
Cloverdale Paint
Roman White
0656 · LRV 82

A 8-point LRV gap (82 vs 74) makes Roman White the marginally brighter of the two.

Roman White
Snowbound
Roman White
Snowbound
Cloverdale Paint
Roman White
0656 · LRV 82
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 83 vs 82), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Roman White
Pewter Green
Roman White
Pewter Green
Cloverdale Paint
Roman White
0656 · LRV 82

At LRV 82 vs 12, Roman White is decisively the brighter choice.

Roman White
Skimming Stone
Roman White
Skimming Stone
Cloverdale Paint
Roman White
0656 · LRV 82

At LRV 82 vs 68, Roman White is decisively the brighter choice.

Roman White
Dix Blue
Roman White
Dix Blue
Cloverdale Paint
Roman White
0656 · LRV 82
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Roman White reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 41), opening up a space where Dix Blue encloses it.

Roman White
Calamine
Roman White
Calamine
Cloverdale Paint
Roman White
0656 · LRV 82
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Roman White reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 68), opening up a space where Calamine encloses it.

Roman White
Treron
Roman White
Treron
Cloverdale Paint
Roman White
0656 · LRV 82
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Roman White reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 25), opening up a space where Treron encloses it.

Vintage Vogue
Roman White
Vintage Vogue
Roman White
Cloverdale Paint
Roman White
0656 · LRV 82

At LRV 82 vs 12, Roman White is decisively the brighter choice.

Saybrook Sage
Roman White
Saybrook Sage
Roman White
Cloverdale Paint
Roman White
0656 · LRV 82

At LRV 82 vs 45, Roman White is decisively the brighter choice.

Roman White
Pale Green
Roman White
Pale Green
Cloverdale Paint
Roman White
0656 · LRV 82
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Roman White reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 31), opening up a space where Pale Green encloses it.

Roman White
Pine Needle
Roman White
Pine Needle
Cloverdale Paint
Roman White
0656 · LRV 82

Roman White reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 7), opening up a space where Pine Needle encloses it.

Roman White
Cement grey
Roman White
Cement grey
Cloverdale Paint
Roman White
0656 · LRV 82
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Roman White reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 24), opening up a space where Cement grey encloses it.

Guilford Green
Roman White
Guilford Green
Roman White
Cloverdale Paint
Roman White
0656 · LRV 82

Roman White reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 57), opening up a space where Guilford Green encloses it.

Roman White
Just Walnut
Roman White
Just Walnut
Cloverdale Paint
Roman White
0656 · LRV 82

Roman White reads slightly lighter (LRV 82 vs 72), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.