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Benjamin Moore Steam

AF-15 · #F1F0E7 · LRV ~86.8

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Cotton Tail (~99% proximity)

Steam (AF-15) is a warm white from Benjamin Moore with a subtle yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 86.8 (very light): it bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. in strong direct sun it can look stark. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Cotton Tail (~99% proximity).

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LRV (estimated)

86.8 · Very light

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

AF-15

HEX

#F1F0E7

RGB

241, 240, 231

HSL

54°, 26%, 93%

Family

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Steam FAQ

What undertone does Steam have?

Steam is a warm white with a subtle yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Steam?

Steam has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 86.8 on a 0–100 scale, which is very light. It bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. In strong direct sun it can look stark. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Steam in other brands?

PPG: Cotton Tail (PPG0998-1), ~99% proximity; Glidden: Crumb Cookie (PPG18-01), ~99% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Cotton Field (DE6253), ~99% proximity; Valspar: Swiss Coffee (7002-16), ~99% proximity; Behr: Falling Snow (PPU18-07), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Bohemian Lace (HGSW4052), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Cold Foam (SW 9504), ~97% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Wimborne White (No. 239), ~97% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Steam?

The HEX code of Steam (AF-15) is #F1F0E7, RGB 241, 240, 231. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.