Yam
M256 · Valspar
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#D08301
LRV
30
Family
Orange
M256
Color profile
Light value
30 · Deep
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Orange
“At LRV 30, Yam is a medium orange that reflects a moderate amount of light. Yam carries a warm undertone. Valspar files Yam under Orange.”— Valspar
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 30 Deep · absorbs more light than it reflects
Similar colors
Tap any color to compareYam vs Bonfire Glow
30LRV32
#D08301Hex#D3891E
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Yam vs Stone Ground
30LRV34
#D08301Hex#D1902D
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Yam vs Jazz Brass
30LRV33
#D08301Hex#D28C38
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Yam vs Bugle Call
30LRV34
#D08301Hex#D29038
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Yam vs Hey Honey!
30LRV33
#D08301Hex#CB903B
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Yam vs Poseidon's Gold
30LRV34
#D08301Hex#D09040
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareYam vs Desert Sunset
30LRV31
#D08301Hex#D68A1A
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Desert Sunset is very close match · 1 points lighter · cooler compared with Yam.
Yam vs Gold Mine
30LRV34
#D08301Hex#DC9222
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Gold Mine is close match · 4 points lighter · cooler compared with Yam.
Yam, answered
What is the LRV of Yam?
Yam (M256) by Valspar has a Light Reflectance Value of 30, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Yam a warm or cool color?
Yam has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
What is the closest match to Yam from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Yam is Desert Sunset (2155-10) by Benjamin Moore, very close match · 1 points lighter · cooler.
Valspar · M256
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