Broken Arrow vs Steam paint color comparison

Broken Arrow vs Steam

Broken ArrowBenjamin MoorevsSteamBenjamin MooreΔE 29.0 — Very different colors

Broken Arrow and Steam come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. The 47-point LRV gap — 84 for Steam vs 37 for Broken Arrow — means Steam will open up a space more effectively. Where Broken Arrow leans red, Steam reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 29.0 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Broken Arrow
Benjamin Moore · 1026
LRV37.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1026
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Steam
Benjamin Moore · AF-15
LRV84.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-15
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Broken Arrow vs Steam Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Broken Arrow on one side and Steam on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.