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Benjamin Moore Buttered Yam
AF-230 · #C47641 · LRV ~25.1
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Ginger Root (~95% proximity)Buttered Yam (AF-230) is a dark brown from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 25.1 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Ginger Root (~95% proximity).
Closest tone to Buttered Yam in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
25.1 · Dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
AF-230
HEX
#C47641
RGB
196, 118, 65
HSL
24°, 53%, 51%
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Buttered Yam FAQ
What is the LRV of Buttered Yam?
Buttered Yam has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Buttered Yam in other brands?
PPG: Ginger Root (PPG1200-6), ~95% proximity; Behr: Rumba Orange (M230-7), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Ginger Root (PPG1200-6), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Adobe Dusk (M145), ~94% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Rhumba Orange (SW 6642), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Rhumba Orange (HGSW6642), ~94% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Sedona at Sunset (DE5272), ~89% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Marmelo (No. 316), ~65% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.