Toasted Chestnut vs Passageway
Toasted Chestnut (Benjamin Moore) and Passageway (Valspar) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Toasted Chestnut belongs to the beige-pink family and Passageway to the blue-grey family. The 4-point LRV gap — 14 for Passageway vs 10 for Toasted Chestnut — means Passageway will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 47.5 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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Toasted Chestnut vs Passageway Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Toasted Chestnut 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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