Tranquility AF-490 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #BCC4BC, estimated LRV 54 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ashwood from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #BCC4BC · AF-490
Tranquility
54%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Tranquility Technical Profile
HEX Code#BCC4BC
RGB188, 196, 188
Estimated LRV53.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Ashwood
Dunn-Edwards
#BCC4BD
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Grayed Wolf
Dutch Boy
#BEC6C0
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Irish Moor
Valspar
#BFC5BB
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Celadon
Behr
#BAC0B8
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Lighthouse View
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#BAC5BE
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#C0C8BE
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Comfort Gray
Sherwin-Williams
#BEC3BB
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Lighthouse View
Vista Paint
#B7C3BB
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#B6BDB3
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Colors That Work With Tranquility
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tranquility
#BCC4BC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD99
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tranquility
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tranquility Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Tranquility — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tranquility have?
Tranquility by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Tranquility from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tranquility are Ashwood by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Grayed Wolf by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Irish Moor by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Tranquility's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Tranquility?
Tranquility has a estimated lightness value of 53.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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