Pacific Fog vs Passageway
Where Pacific Fog belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, Passageway is a Valspar color. Hue-wise, Pacific Fog belongs to the greige-grey family and Passageway to the blue-grey family. Pacific Fog (LRV 71) reflects noticeably more light than Passageway (LRV 14), a difference of 57 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 44.8, 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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Pacific Fog vs Passageway Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pacific Fog 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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