Horizon vs Steam paint color comparison

Horizon vs Steam

HorizonBenjamin MoorevsSteamBenjamin MooreΔE 5.4 — Noticeable difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Horizon reads as green-grey, while Steam reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 84 vs 73, Steam will read as the brighter of the two — a 11-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Horizon's warm character against Steam's yellow — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 5.4, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Horizon
Benjamin Moore · 1478
LRV72.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1478
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Steam
Benjamin Moore · AF-15
LRV84.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-15
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Horizon vs Steam Simulated Comparison

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