Always Apple vs Passageway

PPG
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Valspar

Where Always Apple belongs to PPG's range, Passageway is a Valspar color. Always Apple (LRV 35) reflects noticeably more light than Passageway (LRV 14), a difference of 21 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 46.5, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.

Always Apple vs Passageway Color Comparison

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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.

ΔE 46.5Very different colors

Color Details

Always Apple
PPG · PPG1118-5
Hex#a0a667
LRV35.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1118-5
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessmedium
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Passageway
Valspar · V137-6
Hex#596c77
LRV14.2
BrandValspar
NumberV137-6
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessdark
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