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Benjamin Moore Buttered Yam

AF-230 · #C47641 · LRV 25.1

Compare with other brands: PPG Ginger Root is a 95% match

Buttered 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

Browns

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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.