Forest Floor vs Steam paint color comparison

Forest Floor vs Steam

Forest FloorBenjamin MoorevsSteamBenjamin MooreΔE 53.0 — Very different colors

Forest Floor and Steam come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Forest Floor reads as grey, while Steam reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 71-point LRV gap — 84 for Steam vs 14 for Forest Floor — means Steam will open up a space more effectively. Both share a yellow character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 53.0 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

Forest Floor
Benjamin Moore · 1498
LRV13.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1498
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Steam
Benjamin Moore · AF-15
LRV84.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-15
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Forest Floor vs Steam Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Forest Floor 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.