Ref. #B1CFC7 · DE5709
Steamy Spring
58%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Steamy Spring Technical Profile
What color is Steamy Spring? It's a light cool green with the hex code #B1CFC7. Colors similar to Steamy Spring include Valspar Wave Runner, Behr Rocky Mountain Sky, Hirshfield's Uninhibited. Steamy Spring has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 58, Steamy Spring sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. 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 Steamy Spring
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Steamy Spring
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Steamy Spring
#B1CFC7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A4AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Steamy Spring
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Steamy Spring 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Steamy Spring.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Steamy Spring — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Steamy Spring have?
Steamy Spring by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Steamy Spring from other brands?
The closest matches are Wave Runner by Valspar (#ADCDC5), Rocky Mountain Sky by Behr (#B3D1C7), Uninhibited by Hirshfield's (#B5D1C7). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Steamy Spring?
Steamy Spring has an LRV of 58.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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