Steam vs Salt
Where Steam belongs to Tikkurila's range, Salt is a Farrow & Ball color. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (79 vs 78), so they'll read as similarly light in most lighting conditions. At ΔE 1.2, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room.
Steam vs Salt Color Comparison
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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Steam vs Salt in Real Spaces
Steam and Salt are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone. These real-room photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions. Showing 1 room type where both colors have photos.
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