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