Behr Tranquil Gray: Complete Color Review

If you’re on the hunt for a warm gray paint color that feels cozy but still fresh, you should definitely take a look at Behr Tranquil Gray. Here's why it might be the right pick for your home!

Warm grays are one of my favorite options when you want a neutral that still has a little depth. They’re so versatile. They work with all kinds of decor styles and pair easily with other colors.

A good warm gray feels both welcoming and stylish. It brings that cozy vibe without feeling dark or heavy.

Not all grays are the same though! Some lean so warm they almost feel beige or greige, while others are so cool they can look cold or stark.

So let’s look into what makes Behr’s Tranquil Gray such a beautiful choice.

Tranquil Gray, Behr, DC-007

Tranquil Gray is a warm gray that brings a calm, cozy, and slightly sophisticated feel to any room.

It’s light enough to keep your space feeling open and airy, but it has just enough richness to give it real character.

Color Family

Tranquil Gray falls into the neutral family.

Light Reflectance Value

60

Light Reflectance Value (or LRV) measures how much light a color reflects, on a scale from 0 (pure black) to 100 (pure white).

With an LRV of 60, Tranquil Gray sits on the lighter side. It reflects a good amount of light but still has enough depth to keep it interesting.

RGB Colors

R: 208 G: 203 B: 192

RGB stands for Red, Green, and Blue. These numbers show the mix that creates Tranquil Gray’s soft, balanced look.

Undertones

Tranquil Gray has warm taupe undertones, which make it feel extra inviting.

In bright, south-facing rooms, you’ll probably notice those taupe notes come through more clearly, giving it a soft greige feel.

In darker, north-facing rooms, it will look more like a classic warm gray — a little less taupe, a little more neutral.

No matter where you plan to use it, always swatch it first!

Click here to get peel and stick samples so you can easily test Tranquil Gray at home.

Best Uses

Tranquil Gray is neutral enough to work as a whole house paint color.

It's also perfect for:

• Living rooms
• Bedrooms
• Kitchens
• Bathrooms
• Home exterior
• Interior doors
• Cabinets
• Furniture

Similar Colors

• Behr Toasty Gray
• Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray
• Benjamin Moore London Fog
• Behr Dolphin Fin
• Sherwin Williams Useful Gray
• Benjamin Moore Sea Salt
• Behr Offbeat

Coordinating Colors

Tranquil Gray is super versatile and pairs really well with lots of other colors.

I love how it looks next to soft neutrals like warm whites, beiges, tans, browns, deeper warm grays, and even black for a little extra contrast.

If you want to bring in some color, Tranquil Gray also plays nicely with soft blues and greens, especially those muted blue-grays and green-grays that feel calm and relaxed.

And if you're feeling bold, it pairs beautifully with deeper shades of blue, green, and even red for a richer, more dramatic look.

Here are a few color ideas to try:

Medium browns:

• Light Truffle
• Rocky Ridge
• Hunt Club Brown
• Art District
• Dry Brown

Soft blue-grays:

• Watery
• Greenwich Village
• Dew
• Water Surface
• Half Sea Fog

Soft greens:

• Jojoba
• Flagstaff Green
• Southern Breeze
• Recycled Glass
• Green Tea

Trim Colors

When it comes to trim, warmer grays like Tranquil Gray look best with slightly creamy, soft white paint colors. The warmth in the trim helps everything feel cohesive and balanced.

Here are a few great soft white options:

• Sherwin Williams Alabaster
• Benjamin Moore White Dove
• Behr Cameo White

FAQs

Here are some common frequently asked questions about Tranquil Gray.

What color is Tranquil Gray by Behr?

Tranquil Gray is a warm, light gray with soft taupe undertones.

In bright, sunny rooms, it leans a little warmer and feels more like a greige. In darker spaces, it shows up as a softer, more neutral gray.

What color trim goes with Tranquil Gray?

Since Tranquil Gray is a warm gray, it looks best with soft, creamy white trim.

Some great options are Behr Cameo White, Sherwin Williams Alabaster, or Benjamin Moore White Dove.

What's the difference: Behr Tranquil Gray vs SW Agreeable Gray?

Both Tranquil Gray and Agreeable Gray are light, warm grays, and they even share the same LRV of 60, so neither is technically lighter or darker.

But if you look closer:

• Tranquil Gray is a little warmer and more muted.
• Agreeable Gray is slightly cooler and feels a bit more saturated.

Agreeable Gray is super popular, but that doesn’t mean it’s automatically the right pick for your home.

Tip: If you’re stuck between them, swatch both side by side. You'll see pretty quickly which one feels better in your space!

Is Behr Tranquil Gray warm or cool?

Tranquil Gray is a warm gray due to its taupe undertones.

In bright, south-facing rooms, it can even feel like a soft greige. In darker rooms, it shows up more neutral and leans a little closer to true gray.

What's the difference: Behr Tranquil Gray vs Dolphin Fin?

They’re very close, but there are some small differences:

• Both are warm grays, but Dolphin Fin has a hint of cool blue mixed in.
• Tranquil Gray leans a little warmer overall.
• Dolphin Fin is just slightly darker (with an LRV of 59 vs. Tranquil Gray’s 60).

When colors are this close, definitely swatch them side by side before you decide. Lighting can change everything!

Is Behr Tranquil Gray a gray or a taupe?

Tranquil Gray is a gray with warm taupe undertones.

In warm, sunny rooms, it can look more like a greige. In darker or north-facing spaces, it leans back into a more neutral gray.

Thanks for reading!