Ref. #ECF4EF · 750E-1
Steam White
81%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Steam White Technical Profile
What color is Steam White? It's a light cool green with the hex code #ECF4EF. Colors similar to Steam White include Dunn-Edwards Silent Breath, Benjamin Moore Sea Foam, Benjamin Moore Snow Angel. Steam White has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 81, Steam White reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Steam White
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Silent Breath
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sea Foam
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Crystal Peak
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Rain Drop
PPG
Nearly identical
Falling Tears
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cabbage White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Serendipity
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Mint Spritzer
Valspar
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Steam White
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Steam White
#ECF4EF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADA8
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Steam White
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Steam White Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Steam White.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Steam White — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Steam White have?
Steam White by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Steam White from other brands?
The closest matches are Silent Breath by Dunn-Edwards (#E9F1EC), Sea Foam by Benjamin Moore (#E8F0ED), Snow Angel by Benjamin Moore (#EBF1EA). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Steam White?
Steam White has an LRV of 81.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Steam White's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.