Sigh of Relief vs Tranquil Dawn

Valspar
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Dulux

Sigh of Relief is a Valspar color while Tranquil Dawn comes from Dulux. At LRV 55 vs 40, Tranquil Dawn will read as the brighter of the two — a 15-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 9.3, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space.

Sigh of Relief 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 9.3Noticeable difference

Color Details

Sigh of Relief
Valspar · V098-3
Hex#a0ada0
LRV40.0
BrandValspar
NumberV098-3
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessmedium
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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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Sigh of Relief vs Tranquil Dawn in Real Spaces

Sigh of Relief and Tranquil Dawn are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone. These real-room photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions. Showing 4 room types where both colors have photos.

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. Tranquil Dawn returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Sigh of Relief
Valspar Sigh of Relief living room color

@our_house_at_number_5

Tranquil Dawn
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@gwynfa_renovation

Bedroom

Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The LRV gap is large enough that Tranquil Dawn will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Sigh of Relief would.

Sigh of Relief
Valspar Sigh of Relief bedroom accent wall

@sevenpalmtreehouse

Tranquil Dawn
Tranquil Dawn bedroom color review

@our_tooting_terrace

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. Tranquil Dawn reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Sigh of Relief.

Sigh of Relief
Sigh of Relief dining room accent wall

@our_radleigh_home

Tranquil Dawn
Dulux Tranquil Dawn 45GY 55/052 dining room

@gosford_322

Bathroom

Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Tranquil Dawn will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Sigh of Relief would.

Sigh of Relief
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Tranquil Dawn
Dulux Tranquil Dawn bathroom paint

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