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Benjamin Moore Steam

AF-15 · #F1F0E7 · LRV 86.8

Compare with other brands: PPG Cotton Tail is a 99% match

Steam (AF-15) is a warm white from Benjamin Moore with a subtle yellow undertone. Its LRV is 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 match in another brand is PPG Cotton Tail (99% match).

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LRV

86.8 · Very light

Undertone

Yellow · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

AF-15

HEX

#F1F0E7

RGB

241, 240, 231

HSL

54°, 26%, 93%

Family

Whites

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Steam FAQ

What undertone does Steam have?

Steam is a warm white with a subtle yellow undertone. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Steam in other brands?

PPG: Cotton Tail (PPG0998-1), 99%; Glidden: Crumb Cookie (PPG18-01), 99%; Dunn-Edwards: Cotton Field (DE6253), 99%; Valspar: Swiss Coffee (7002-16), 99%; Behr: Falling Snow (PPU18-07), 98%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Bohemian Lace (HGSW4052), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Cold Foam (SW 9504), 97%; Farrow & Ball: Wimborne White (No. 239), 97%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.