Steam AF-15 is a white paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F1F0E7, estimated LRV 84 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Aspen Snow from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #F1F0E7 · AF-15
Steam
84%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
More about Steam
Steam is a soft, airy white at LRV 84 with the faintest warm-gray whisper — a gentle, misty white that reads clean and calm rather than stark. It's a flexible choice for walls and trim in rooms that want a soft, restful white over a crisp, bright one.
Its softness keeps it easy to live with, though it can look gentle beside a true bright white. It pairs with warm and cool neutrals alike. Behr Nude is its near-identical cross-brand match, with Sherwin-Williams Cold Foam close behind.
Steam Technical Profile
HEX Code#F1F0E7
RGB241, 240, 231
Estimated LRV84.2
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familywhite
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Aspen Snow
Behr
#F0F0E7
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Architectural White
Kilz
#F1EFE6
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Crumb Cookie
PPG
#F2F0E6
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Pale Face
Vista Paint
#F2F0E6
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Twinkle Twinkle
Hirshfield's
#F3F2E8
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Cotton Field
Dunn-Edwards
#F2F0E8
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Pale Bloom
Valspar
#F2EFE5
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Brightened Cream
Dutch Boy
#F5F2E7
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Cold Foam
Sherwin-Williams
#EFECE3
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Bisque .02
Colorhouse
#F0EEE2
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Wimborne White
Farrow & Ball
#F7F3E8
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Colors That Work With Steam
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Steam
#F1F0E7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9DAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Steam
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Steam 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
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Cross-brand colors in the white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Steam — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Steam have?
Steam by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the white color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Steam from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Steam are Aspen Snow by Behr (a close digital match), Architectural White by Kilz (a close digital match), Crumb Cookie by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Steam's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Steam?
Steam has a estimated lightness value of 84.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Steam's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.