Tranquil Dawn vs Quinoa
Where Tranquil Dawn belongs to Dulux's range, Quinoa is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Tranquil Dawn belongs to the green-grey family and Quinoa to the beige family. Tranquil Dawn (LRV 55) reflects noticeably more light than Quinoa (LRV 49), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Tranquil Dawn runs neutral while Quinoa is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 17.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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 Quinoa Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Tranquil Dawn on one side and Quinoa 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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