Steamship
Often used for its versatile qualities, Steamship remains a staple for PPG designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. We've gathered 10 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#80807f
LRV
22.00
Steamship's Color Strip
Steamship is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Cloudy Slate and Slate Mine. The strip spans from Shining Scale at the lightest end to Summer Shadow at the deepest. As part of strip PPG0996, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Steamship in Real Rooms
Steamship has a medium LRV of 22 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades.
1 Bathroom Photo
Pairing Steamship with natural stone like travertine or slate creates an earthy, elemental bathroom that feels connected to nature. It moves the design away from plastic-heavy modernism toward something much more timeless and tactile.
Steamship — minimalist bathroom
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1 Bedroom Photo
Pairing Steamship with tonal textures—like a silk rug or a bouclé chair—creates a layered, monochromatic look that is the height of sophistication for a bedroom. It proves that you don't need high-contrast colors to create a room that feels high-design and deeply personal.
A scandinavian bedroom painted in Steamship
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1 Home Office Photo
In a multi-use room where an office corner is required, Steamship can be used to "zone" the desk area. By painting just that section, you create a visual boundary that separates your professional life from your personal space.
PPG Steamship in a industrial home office
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1 Front Door Photo
There's a psychological sense of "arrival" when you step up to a door painted in Steamship. It feels solid, grounded, and permanent, giving both residents and guests a sense of stability as they cross the threshold.
mediterranean front door featuring Steamship by PPG
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1 Dining Room Photo
Steamship in the dining room sets a tone of warmth and occasion. Whether used on all four walls or as a single statement wall behind a sideboard, it creates the kind of atmosphere that makes every dinner feel like a special event.
Steamship paint in a traditional dining room
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1 Patio Photo
Exterior color behaves differently than interior — there's more bleaching, more weather, and more competition from the natural surroundings. Steamship holds its character in open light and tends to look even better after a few seasons than it does fresh from the can.
wabi-sabi patio featuring Steamship by PPG
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1 Living Room Photo
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Steamship. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.
A cozy living room painted in Steamship
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1 Kitchen Photo
In a modern kitchen, Steamship provides the necessary "organic" touch to offset stainless steel appliances and glass backsplashes. It prevents the kitchen from feeling like a laboratory, injecting a much-needed sense of domestic warmth and culinary inspiration.
Steamship — classy kitchen cabinets
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1 Mudroom Photo
Painting mudroom cubbies and benches in Steamship creates a built-in look that feels like a deliberate part of the home's architecture. It turns a utilitarian storage area into a sophisticated "moment" in the house's layout.
Steamship paint in a small mudroom
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1 House Photo
Steamship is particularly effective on modern-style homes with flat planes and large windows. The color emphasizes the geometry of the house, using shadows and light to create a dynamic, ever-changing facade throughout the day.
Steamship color — eclectic house inspiration
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