Passageway
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Passageway remains a staple for Valspar designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 21 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#596c77
LRV
14.22
Passageway in Real Rooms
Passageway has a low LRV of 14.22 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
4 Bathroom Photos
Passageway is the perfect "clean" color for a bathroom that still wants to feel cozy. It lacks the clinical coldness of a pure white but retains a sense of hygiene and order that is essential for a space dedicated to self-care and grooming.
Passageway bathroom wall panelling color
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Passageway bathroom wall panelling
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Valspar Passageway bathroom wall panelling color
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Valspar Passageway bathroom wall panelling
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13 Living Room Photos
When applied to living room walls, Passageway creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.
Valspar Passageway victorian living room color
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2 Bedroom Photos
Passageway has a unique ability to make a bedroom feel larger yet more intimate at the same time. By softening the "edges" of the room, the walls seem to move back, while the warmth of the tone makes the bed feel like a safe, protected island in the center of the space.
Valspar Passageway bedroom paint
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Valspar Passageway bedroom color
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2 Misc Photos
These examples of Passageway in transitional spaces—like entryways or landings—show how the color can act as a "thread" that ties the upper and lower floors of a house together into one cohesive story.
Valspar Passageway accent wall color
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Valspar Passageway accent wall
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