City Steam 7006-5 is a off-white paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E0DED3, estimated 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.
Valspar · #E0DED3 · 7006-5
City Steam
73%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
City Steam Technical Profile
HEX Code#E0DED3
RGB224, 222, 211
Estimated LRV72.8
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyoff-white
BrandValspar
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#E1DFD4
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#E2E0D5
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#E2E0D6
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Bannister White
Hirshfield's
#E1E0D6
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Halo
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#E0DED1
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In the Cloud
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#DEDCD3
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Watermist
Dunn-Edwards
#E6E3D8
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Lady Nicole
Dutch Boy
#DDDDD5
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Foggy Skies
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Bisque .03
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#E4E2D3
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Colors That Work With City Steam
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match City Steam from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to City Steam are Mission White by Behr (a close digital match), Coconut Ice by Behr (a close digital match), Bannister White by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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