Steam vs S 1002-Y20R
Steam is a Cloverdale Paint color while S 1002-Y20R comes from NCS. Steam reads as greige-white, while S 1002-Y20R reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 82 vs 78, S 1002-Y20R will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. With a ΔE of 2.7, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. 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 S 1002-Y20R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Steam on one side and S 1002-Y20R 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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