Hearthstone vs Passageway
Where Hearthstone belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Passageway is a Valspar color. Hearthstone reads as grey, while Passageway reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Hearthstone (LRV 27) reflects noticeably more light than Passageway (LRV 14), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 15.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Hearthstone vs Passageway Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hearthstone 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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