Air Force Blue vs Passageway

Air Force BlueLittle GreenevsPassagewayValsparΔE 13.4Distinct difference

Air Force Blue (Little Greene) and Passageway (Valspar) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Air Force Blue belongs to the blue family and Passageway to the blue-grey family. The 7-point LRV gap — 22 for Air Force Blue vs 14 for Passageway — means Air Force Blue will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 13.4 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

Air Force Blue
Little Greene · 260
Hex#558799
LRV21.6
BrandLittle Greene
Number260
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Passageway
Valspar · V137-6
Hex#596c77
LRV14.2
BrandValspar
NumberV137-6
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessDark

Air Force Blue vs Passageway Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Air Force Blue 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 Air Force Blue comparisons

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

White Dove
Air Force Blue
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Air Force Blue
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Air Force Blue
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Air Force Blue reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Air Force Blue
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Air Force Blue
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Air Force Blue
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Air Force Blue
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Air Force Blue
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Air Force Blue
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Air Force Blue
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Air Force Blue
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Air Force Blue reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Air Force Blue
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Air Force Blue
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Air Force Blue reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Air Force Blue
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Nearly identical in tone

Black grey
Air Force Blue
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Air Force Blue reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Air Force Blue
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Air Force Blue
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Air Force Blue
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
Air Force Blue
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Air Force Blue
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Air Force Blue reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Air Force Blue
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Air Force Blue
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Air Force Blue reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Air Force Blue
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Air Force Blue
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Air Force Blue reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Air Force Blue
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Air Force Blue
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Air Force Blue
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Air Force Blue
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Air Force Blue
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

RAL 180-1
Air Force Blue
RAL 180-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 180-1
LRV 49

RAL 180-1 is the lighter choice