Black Ink vs Passageway
Black Ink (Benjamin Moore) and Passageway (Valspar) come from different manufacturers. Both sit in the blue-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 8-point LRV gap — 14 for Passageway vs 6 for Black Ink — means Passageway will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 21.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Black Ink vs Passageway Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Black Ink 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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