Valspar

Passageway

V137-6

Valspar Passageway lands as a mineral blue gray, closer to wet slate than a relaxed hallway neutral. Best placements include bookcase backs, a paneled den, or lower cabinets under bright task light. Shadows take over quickly.

Satin helps the color show dimension on trim, especially beside maple floors or ribbed glass. For full walls, sample a large board near the darkest corner before committing.

Brand

Valspar

Code

V137-6

Passageway in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Valspar Passageway under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Passageway under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Low

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

202°

Cyan Family

Lightness

41%

Medium

Saturation

14%

Very Muted

LRV

14.2
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#596c77
RGB Decimal
89, 108, 119
RGB Percent
34.9%, 42.4%, 46.7%
HSL
202.0, 14.4%, 40.8%
HSV
202.0, 25.2%, 46.7%
CMYK
25.2%, 9.2%, 0.0%, 53.3%
YIQ
103.6, -14.9, -0.6
XYZ
12.81, 14.18, 19.51
CIE Lab
44.49, -4.37, -8.47
CIE Luv
44.49, -10.08, -11.02
Hunter Lab
37.66, -3.26, -6.96
Decimal
5860471

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel