Arctic Seal vs Passageway
Arctic Seal is a Benjamin Moore color while Passageway comes from Valspar. Arctic Seal reads as grey, while Passageway reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 16 and 14, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 9.1, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Arctic Seal vs Passageway Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Arctic Seal on one side and Passageway on the other.
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.
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