Squirrel Tail vs Passageway
Where Squirrel Tail belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Passageway is a Valspar color. Squirrel Tail reads as greige-grey, while Passageway reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Squirrel Tail (LRV 25) reflects noticeably more light than Passageway (LRV 14), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 21.0, 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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Squirrel Tail vs Passageway Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Squirrel Tail 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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