Cattail vs Steam

Cattail and Steam come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Cattail reads as beige, while Steam reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 68-point LRV gap — 84 for Steam vs 16 for Cattail — means Steam will open up a space more effectively. Where Cattail leans red, Steam reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 53.5 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.