Oregano vs Passageway

OreganoBenjamin MoorevsPassagewayValsparΔE 49.1Very different colors

Oregano (Benjamin Moore) and Passageway (Valspar) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Oregano belongs to the beige-yellow family and Passageway to the blue-grey family. The 8-point LRV gap — 23 for Oregano vs 14 for Passageway — means Oregano will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 49.1 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

Oregano
Benjamin Moore · 2147-10
Hex#8C883F
LRV22.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2147-10
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Passageway
Valspar · V137-6
Hex#596c77
LRV14.2
BrandValspar
NumberV137-6
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessDark

Oregano vs Passageway Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Oregano 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 Oregano comparisons

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

White Dove
Oregano
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Oregano
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Oregano
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Oregano reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Oregano
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Oregano
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Oregano
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Oregano
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Oregano
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Oregano
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Oregano
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Oregano
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Oregano reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Oregano
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Oregano
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Oregano reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Oregano
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Nearly identical in tone

Black grey
Oregano
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Oregano reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Oregano
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Oregano
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Oregano
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
Oregano
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Oregano
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Oregano reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Oregano
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Oregano
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Oregano reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Oregano
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Oregano
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Oregano reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Oregano
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Oregano
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Oregano
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Oregano
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Oregano
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

RAL 180-1
Oregano
RAL 180-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 180-1
LRV 49

RAL 180-1 is the lighter choice