Steam vs Wasabi

Steam and Wasabi come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Steam reads as beige-greige, while Wasabi reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 47-point LRV gap — 84 for Steam vs 37 for Wasabi — 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 44.7 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.