Tranquil Dawn vs On The Rocks
Where Tranquil Dawn belongs to Dulux's range, On The Rocks is a Sherwin-Williams color. Tranquil Dawn reads as green-grey, while On The Rocks reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. On The Rocks (LRV 62) reflects noticeably more light than Tranquil Dawn (LRV 55), a difference of 7 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. The ΔE 6.0 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Tranquil Dawn vs On The Rocks in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Tranquil Dawn and On The Rocks 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 — On The Rocks gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Tranquil Dawn vs On The Rocks Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Tranquil Dawn on one side and On The Rocks 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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