Kasbah vs Steam paint color comparison

Kasbah vs Steam

KasbahBenjamin MoorevsSteamBenjamin MooreΔE 48.1 — Very different colors

Kasbah and Steam come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Kasbah belongs to the grey family and Steam to the beige-greige family. The 67-point LRV gap — 84 for Steam vs 17 for Kasbah — means Steam will open up a space more effectively. Where Kasbah leans red, Steam reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 48.1 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

Kasbah
Benjamin Moore · AF-640
LRV17.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-640
UndertoneRed
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Steam
Benjamin Moore · AF-15
LRV84.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-15
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Kasbah vs Steam Simulated Comparison

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