Steam
With a focus on bright and airy tones, Steam (G497) is a standout paint color in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. See it applied across 13 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#E7E6E1
LRV
78.84
Steam in Real Rooms
Steam has a high LRV of 78.84 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces.
2 Bedroom Photos
There's a rhythmic quality to Steam in a bedroom. It's a color that supports the circadian rhythm, mirroring the natural shadows of the evening and providing a neutral, non-stimulating canvas for the brain to decompress after a long day of digital exposure.
Tikkurila Steam bedroom paint
@sarikuorikoski
Tikkurila Steam G497 bedroom
@bann____koti
5 Living Room Photos
Steam anchors the living room with a quiet, architectural confidence. Its depth shifts subtly through the day — cooler in the crisp morning light and significantly warmer by lamplight in the evening — making it a natural fit for a space meant for both high-energy gathering and silent unwinding. To maximize the effect, layer in natural white oak, heavy linen, and soft metallics to let the color truly breathe.
Tikkurila Steam G497 living room
@haatajan_talo
Tikkurila Steam G497 living room
@annehiekkaranta
Tikkurila Steam G497 living room
@marieleilola
Tikkurila Steam G497 living room
@marieleilola
Tikkurila Steam G497 living room
@pikkukoti
6 Misc Photos
Steam shows up in some unexpected spaces in these photos — hallways, laundry rooms, and accent walls. Each one makes the case that the color's versatility extends well beyond the obvious applications into every corner of the home.
