Steam AF-15 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F1F0E7, 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.
Ref. #F1F0E7 · AF-15
Steam
84%LRV Value
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
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Steam in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Steam in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreSteam
Nearly identical
BehrAspen Snow
Aspen Snow
Behr
Nearly identical
Architectural White
Kilz
Nearly identical
Crumb Cookie
PPG
Nearly identical
Pale Face
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Twinkle Twinkle
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cotton Field
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pale Bloom
Valspar
Nearly identical
Brightened Cream
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cold Foam
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Bisque .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Wimborne White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Steam
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
Pure 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Steam.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow 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 yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Steam in your own space before committing.
What colors match Steam from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Steam are Aspen Snow by Behr (a near-identical match), Architectural White by Kilz (a near-identical match), Crumb Cookie by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.