Ref. #E0DED3 · 7006-5
City Steam
73%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
City Steam Technical Profile
What color is City Steam? It's a light warm off-white with the hex code #E0DED3. Colors similar to City Steam include Behr Coconut Ice, Vista Paint Bannister White, Sherwin-Williams Nuance. City Steam has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 73, City Steam reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. As a warm neutral, City Steam pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to City Steam
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Coconut Ice
Behr
Nearly identical
Bannister White
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Nuance
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Bannister White
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Going to the Chapel
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Watermist
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Rain Cloud
PPG
Nearly identical
Lady Nicole
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
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
Other Valspar colors close to City Steam.
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 belongs to the off-white color family.
What colors match City Steam from other brands?
The closest matches are Coconut Ice by Behr (#DFDDD2), Bannister White by Vista Paint (#E2E0D5), Nuance by Sherwin-Williams (#E2E0D6). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of City Steam?
City Steam has an LRV of 72.8, 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 City Steam's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.