Steam vs Yellow Lilies
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Steam belongs to the beige-greige family and Yellow Lilies to the beige-yellow family. Steam (LRV 84) reflects noticeably more light than Yellow Lilies (LRV 76), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean yellow, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 25.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Steam vs Yellow Lilies Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Steam on one side and Yellow Lilies 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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