Tranquil Dawn vs Grey Heron
Where Tranquil Dawn belongs to Dulux's range, Grey Heron is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Tranquil Dawn belongs to the green-grey family and Grey Heron to the greige-grey family. Grey Heron (LRV 65) reflects noticeably more light than Tranquil Dawn (LRV 55), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Tranquil Dawn runs neutral while Grey Heron is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 7.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Tranquil Dawn vs Grey Heron Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Tranquil Dawn on one side and Grey Heron 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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