Yam
SW 6643 · Sherwin-Williams
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#C36F3E
LRV
23
Family
Orange
SW 6643
Color profile
Light value
23 · Deep
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Orange Also reads brown
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 23, Yam is a dark orange that absorbs most light. Yam carries a warm undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Yam under Orange.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 23 Deep · absorbs more light than it reflects
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around YamThis colorYamSherwin-Williams · SW 6643
CoordinatingPure WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 7005CoordinatingMarea BajaSherwin-Williams · SW 9185CoordinatingChampagneSherwin-Williams · SW 6644Similar colors
Tap any color to compareYam vs Determined Orange
23LRV22
#C36F3EHex#C56639
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Yam vs Rhumba Orange
23LRV27
#C36F3EHex#CB7841
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Yam vs Truepenny
23LRV21
#C36F3EHex#B46C42
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Yam vs Tigereye
23LRV24
#C36F3EHex#BB7748
OrangeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Yam vs Gingery
23LRV20
#C36F3EHex#B06C3E
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Yam vs Copper Pot
23LRV20
#C36F3EHex#B16A37
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Yam vs Copper Wire
23LRV27
#C36F3EHex#C67B57
OrangeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Yam vs Robust Orange
23LRV21
#C36F3EHex#C4633E
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Yam vs Saucy Gold
23LRV23
#C36F3EHex#B6743B
OrangeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareYam vs Burnt Caramel
23LRV23
#C36F3EHex#C76C37
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Burnt Caramel is very close match · warmer compared with Yam.
Yam vs Jack O Lantern
23LRV24
#C36F3EHex#C27146
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Jack O Lantern is very close match · cooler compared with Yam.
Yam vs Adobe Dusk
23LRV23
#C36F3EHex#BF6F3A
OrangeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Adobe Dusk is very close match · leans greener compared with Yam.
Yam vs Sesame Crunch
23LRV19
#C36F3EHex#C26A35
OrangeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sesame Crunch is very close match · 4 points darker · warmer compared with Yam.
Yam vs Ginger Root
23LRV23
#C36F3EHex#C17444
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Ginger Root is very close match · leans greener compared with Yam.
Yam vs Apricot Mocha
23LRV22
#C36F3EHex#BA6C3D
OrangeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Apricot Mocha is very close match · 2 points darker · leans greener compared with Yam.
Yam vs Buttered Yam
23LRV25
#C36F3EHex#C37540
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Buttered Yam is very close match · 1 points lighter · leans greener compared with Yam.
Yam vs Caramelized Orange
23LRV19
#C36F3EHex#B56437
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Caramelized Orange is close match · 4 points darker · cooler compared with Yam.
Yam, answered
What is the LRV of Yam?
Yam (SW 6643) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 23, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the dark range.
Is Yam a warm or cool color?
Yam has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
Can Yam be used outside?
Yes, Yam is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Yam from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Yam is Burnt Caramel (2167-10) by Benjamin Moore, very close match · warmer.
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