Cat's Meow vs Steam
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Cat's Meow reads as pink-red, while Steam reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Steam (LRV 84) reflects noticeably more light than Cat's Meow (LRV 68), a difference of 16 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Cat's Meow runs warm while Steam is decidedly yellow, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 17.4, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Cat's Meow vs Steam Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cat's Meow on one side and Steam on the other.
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.
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