Athens Blue vs Passageway
Athens Blue is a Benjamin Moore color while Passageway comes from Valspar. Athens Blue reads as blue, while Passageway reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 19 vs 14, Athens Blue will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 27.3, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Athens Blue vs Passageway in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Athens Blue and Passageway in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — Athens Blue gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Athens Blue vs Passageway Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Athens Blue 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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