Dune Grass vs Steam paint color comparison

Dune Grass vs Steam

Dune GrassBenjamin MoorevsSteamBenjamin MooreΔE 12.5 — Distinct difference

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 67, Steam will read as the brighter of the two — a 18-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a yellow quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 12.5, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Dune Grass
Benjamin Moore · 492
LRV66.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number492
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Steam
Benjamin Moore · AF-15
LRV84.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-15
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Dune Grass vs Steam Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dune Grass 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.