Kensington Blue vs Steam
Kensington Blue and Steam come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Kensington Blue belongs to the blue family and Steam to the beige-greige family. The 72-point LRV gap — 84 for Steam vs 12 for Kensington Blue — means Steam will open up a space more effectively. Where Kensington Blue leans cool, Steam reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 59.7 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.
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Kensington Blue vs Steam Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Kensington Blue on one side and Steam on the other.
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.
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