Dark As Night vs Passageway
Where Dark As Night belongs to PPG's range, Passageway is a Valspar color. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. Passageway (LRV 14) reflects noticeably more light than Dark As Night (LRV 6), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 17.4, 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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Dark As Night vs Passageway Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dark As Night 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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