Soft Stone vs Tranquil Dawn

Soft StoneDuluxvsTranquil DawnDuluxΔE 10.0Distinct difference

Both are Dulux colors. Soft Stone reads as beige-greige, while Tranquil Dawn reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 57 and 55, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Soft Stone's warm character against Tranquil Dawn's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 10.0, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Soft Stone vs Tranquil Dawn in Real Spaces

4 real rooms side by side. Seeing Soft Stone 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. Tranquil Dawn reads more restrained here, while Soft Stone adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.

Soft StoneDulux Soft Stone living room accent wall

@missymullins

Tranquil DawnDulux Tranquil Dawn living room fireplace review

@gwynfa_renovation

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 Soft Stone and Tranquil Dawn is what sets these apart most in this context.

Soft StoneSoft Stone bedroom paint review

@treetopviewcottage

Tranquil DawnTranquil Dawn bedroom color review

@our_tooting_terrace

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. Soft Stone brings more warmth to the space, while Tranquil Dawn keeps things cooler and crisper.

Soft StoneDulux Soft Stone dining room interior

@life_at_the_brisbanes

Tranquil DawnDulux Tranquil Dawn 45GY 55/052 dining room

@gosford_322

Bathroom

Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The temperature contrast between Soft Stone and Tranquil Dawn is what sets these apart most in this context.

Soft StonePink bathroom walls Dulux Soft Stone

@designinside55

Tranquil DawnDulux Tranquil Dawn bathroom paint

@thesuffolkmanse

Color Details

Soft Stone
Dulux · 80YR 59/089
Hex#D6C2B7
LRV57.0
BrandDulux
Number80YR 59/089
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux · 45GY 55/052
Hex#BDC3B9
LRV55.0
BrandDulux
Number45GY 55/052
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Soft Stone vs Tranquil Dawn Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Soft Stone
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Soft Stone
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Soft Stone
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Soft Stone is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Soft Stone
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Soft Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Soft Stone
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Soft Stone is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Soft Stone
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Soft Stone reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Soft Stone
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Soft Stone
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Soft Stone is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Soft Stone
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Soft Stone
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Soft Stone is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Soft Stone
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Soft Stone is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Soft Stone
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Soft Stone is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Soft Stone
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Soft Stone is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
Soft Stone
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Soft Stone
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Soft Stone is the lighter choice

Piazza
Soft Stone
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Soft Stone
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Nearly identical in tone

Windmill Lane
Soft Stone
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Soft Stone is the lighter choice

Senses
Soft Stone
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Soft Stone reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Soft Stone
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Soft Stone is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Soft Stone
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Tea with Florence
Soft Stone
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Soft Stone is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Soft Stone
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Soft Stone is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Soft Stone
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Soft Stone is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Soft Stone
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Soft Stone reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Soft Stone
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Soft Stone is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Soft Stone
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Soft Stone
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads noticeably lighter

Paper
Soft Stone
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Soft Stone
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Soft Stone is the lighter choice