Pinot Noir vs Passageway
Pinot Noir is a PPG color while Passageway comes from Valspar. Hue-wise, Pinot Noir belongs to the grey family and Passageway to the blue-grey family. At LRV 14 vs 9, Passageway will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 15.6, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Pinot Noir vs Passageway Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pinot Noir 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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