Harbor Town vs Steam paint color comparison

Harbor Town vs Steam

Harbor TownBenjamin MoorevsSteamBenjamin MooreΔE 17.4 — Distinct difference

Harbor Town and Steam come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Both sit in the beige-greige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 28-point LRV gap — 84 for Steam vs 56 for Harbor Town — 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 17.4 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

Harbor Town
Benjamin Moore · 493
LRV56.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number493
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Steam
Benjamin Moore · AF-15
LRV84.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-15
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Harbor Town vs Steam Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Harbor Town 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.