Genuine Pink vs Passageway

Genuine PinkBenjamin MoorevsPassagewayValsparΔE 40.2Very different colors

Genuine Pink (Benjamin Moore) and Passageway (Valspar) come from different manufacturers. Genuine Pink reads as pink-red, while Passageway reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 16-point LRV gap — 30 for Genuine Pink vs 14 for Passageway — means Genuine Pink will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 40.2 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.

Color Details

Genuine Pink
Benjamin Moore · 2005-40
Hex#C78086
LRV30.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2005-40
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Passageway
Valspar · V137-6
Hex#596c77
LRV14.2
BrandValspar
NumberV137-6
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessDark

Genuine Pink vs Passageway Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Genuine Pink on one side and Passageway on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Genuine Pink comparisons

See how Genuine Pink stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Genuine Pink
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Genuine Pink
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Genuine Pink
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Genuine Pink reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Genuine Pink
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Genuine Pink
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Nearly identical in tone

Mizzle
Genuine Pink
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Genuine Pink
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Genuine Pink
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Tranquil Dawn
Genuine Pink
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Genuine Pink
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Genuine Pink
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Genuine Pink reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Genuine Pink
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Pine Needle
Genuine Pink
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Genuine Pink reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Genuine Pink
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Genuine Pink reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Genuine Pink
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Genuine Pink reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Genuine Pink
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Genuine Pink
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Genuine Pink
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Senses
Genuine Pink
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Genuine Pink
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Genuine Pink is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Genuine Pink
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Genuine Pink
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Genuine Pink reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Genuine Pink
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Ocean Abyss
Genuine Pink
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Genuine Pink reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Genuine Pink
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Genuine Pink
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

RAL 110-2
Genuine Pink
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Genuine Pink
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Genuine Pink
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

RAL 180-1
Genuine Pink
RAL 180-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 180-1
LRV 49

RAL 180-1 reads noticeably lighter