S 1502-Y vs Tranquil Dawn
S 1502-Y is a NCS color while Tranquil Dawn comes from Dulux. S 1502-Y reads as greige-grey, while Tranquil Dawn reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 64 vs 55, S 1502-Y will read as the brighter of the two — a 9-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — S 1502-Y's warm character against Tranquil Dawn's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 6.7, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
S 1502-Y vs Tranquil Dawn in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. S 1502-Y and Tranquil Dawn 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
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. S 1502-Y returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
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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. S 1502-Y reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Tranquil Dawn.
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Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that S 1502-Y will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Tranquil Dawn would.
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Color Details
S 1502-Y vs Tranquil Dawn Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 1502-Y on one side and Tranquil Dawn 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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