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Benjamin Moore

Steam

AF-15

Steam (AF-15) is a warm white with faint creamy undertones and an LRV of 84.2, reflecting a high amount of ambient light without appearing stark. Its subtle yellow lean softens the overall read, keeping it from trending clinical under cool-temperature bulbs. The RGB balance of approximately 240/239/230 confirms its near-neutral warmth.

It layers effectively with Benjamin Moore Ballet White and Wind's Breath for tonal depth across trim and walls. White Dove reads slightly warmer alongside it, while Wrought Iron and Santorini Blue supply measured contrast when a darker anchor is needed.
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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

AF-15

Collection

Affinity Color Collection

Steam in Real Homes (10 Photos)

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Steam 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 Benjamin Moore Steam under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Steam under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

54°

Orange Family

Lightness

92%

Light

Saturation

25%

Muted

LRV

84.2
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Dark
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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
#F0EFE6
RGB Decimal
240, 239, 230
RGB Percent
94.1%, 93.7%, 90.2%
HSL
54.0, 25.0%, 92.2%
HSV
54.0, 4.2%, 94.1%
CMYK
0.0%, 0.4%, 4.2%, 5.9%
YIQ
238.3, 3.5, -2.6
XYZ
81.08, 85.97, 87.18
CIE Lab
94.30, -1.22, 4.45
CIE Luv
94.30, 1.07, 7.00
Hunter Lab
92.72, -1.25, 4.45
Decimal
15790054

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

SteamAncient OliveBack To NatureFarm Fresh

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

SteamGypsumMoonlight WhiteWhite Dove

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

SteamWhite LavenderGlacier PearlPurple Lace

Analogous

Adjacent colors

SteamChantilly LaceCultured PearlHint Of Mint

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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