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Benjamin Moore Buttered Yam
AF-230 · #C47641 · LRV 25.1
Compare with other brands: PPG Ginger Root is a 95% matchButtered Yam (AF-230) is a dark brown from Benjamin Moore. Its LRV is about 25.1 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is PPG Ginger Root (95% match).
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LRV
25.1 · Dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
AF-230
HEX
#C47641
RGB
196, 118, 65
HSL
24°, 53%, 51%
Family
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Buttered Yam FAQ
What is the LRV of Buttered Yam?
Buttered Yam has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 25.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.
What is the closest match to Buttered Yam in other brands?
PPG: Ginger Root (PPG1200-6), 95%; Behr: Rumba Orange (M230-7), 95%; Glidden: Ginger Root (PPG1200-6), 95%; Valspar: Adobe Dusk (M145), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Rhumba Orange (SW 6642), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Rhumba Orange (HGSW6642), 94%; Dunn-Edwards: Sedona at Sunset (DE5272), 89%; Farrow & Ball: Marmelo (No. 316), 65%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Buttered Yam?
The HEX code of Buttered Yam (AF-230) is #C47641, RGB 196, 118, 65. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.