City Steam 7006-5 is a off-white paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E0DED3, LRV 73 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mission White from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E0DED3 · 7006-5
City Steam
73%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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City Steam in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to City Steam in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparCity Steam
Nearly identical
BehrMission White
Mission White
Behr
Nearly identical
Bannister White
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Nuance
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Bannister White
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Halo
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
In the Cloud
PPG
Nearly identical
Watermist
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lady Nicole
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Foggy Skies
Kilz
Nearly identical
Bisque .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Au Lait
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With City Steam
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
City Steam
#E0DED3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9FAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for City Steam
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
City 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 Valspar Colors
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More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
City Steam — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does City Steam have?
City Steam by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample City Steam in your own space before committing.
What colors match City Steam from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to City Steam are Mission White by Behr (a near-identical match), Coconut Ice by Behr (a near-identical match), Bannister White by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting City 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 City Steam?
City Steam has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 72.8, 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
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 City Steam's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.