Bleached Lichen 1 vs Passageway
Where Bleached Lichen 1 belongs to Dulux's range, Passageway is a Valspar color. Bleached Lichen 1 reads as greige-grey, while Passageway reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Bleached Lichen 1 (LRV 36) reflects noticeably more light than Passageway (LRV 14), a difference of 22 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 28.5, 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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Bleached Lichen 1 vs Passageway Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bleached Lichen 1 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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