Basalt grey vs Tranquil Dawn

RAL Classic
·
Dulux

Where Basalt grey belongs to RAL Classic's range, Tranquil Dawn is a Dulux color. Tranquil Dawn (LRV 55) reflects noticeably more light than Basalt grey (LRV 14), a difference of 41 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 39.5, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.

Basalt grey vs Tranquil Dawn Color Comparison

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

ΔE 39.5Very different colors

Color Details

Basalt grey
RAL Classic · RAL 7012
Hex#575D5E
LRV14.1
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 7012
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessdark
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Tranquil Dawn
Dulux · 45GY 55/052
Hex#BDC3B9
LRV55.0
BrandDulux
Number45GY 55/052
Undertone
Temperatureneutral
Brightnessmedium
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Basalt grey vs Tranquil Dawn in Real Spaces

Seeing Basalt grey and Tranquil Dawn in actual rooms makes the difference concrete. Browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall. Showing 1 room type where both colors have photos.

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 reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Basalt grey.

Basalt grey
RAL Classic  Basalt grey RAL 7012 review kitchen

@kuchynskestudioitaldesign

Tranquil Dawn
Dulux Tranquil Dawn kitchen color review

@itsjustahouse

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