Tranquil Dawn vs Exhale
Where Tranquil Dawn belongs to Dulux's range, Exhale is a Jotun color. Both sit in the green-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Tranquil Dawn (LRV 55) reflects noticeably more light than Exhale (LRV 49), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean neutral, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. At ΔE 2.2, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below you'll find 5 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Tranquil Dawn vs Exhale in Real Spaces
5 real rooms side by side. Tranquil Dawn and Exhale 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
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The brightness difference is modest but present — Tranquil Dawn gives the walls a little more lift.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Dining Room
A dining room lit by a dimmed pendant or candles is one of the most forgiving environments for paint — warm light softens almost everything. Tranquil Dawn has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Mudroom
Mudrooms are seen in passing, often under whatever light comes through the door — a context that favors colors with some depth. Tranquil Dawn has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Color Details
Tranquil Dawn vs Exhale Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Tranquil Dawn on one side and Exhale on the other.
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.
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