Athena vs Steam

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. At LRV 84 vs 69, Steam will read as the brighter of the two — a 16-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Athena's warm character against Steam's yellow — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 7.7, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.