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Sherwin-Williams Yam
SW 6643 · #C36F3E · LRV ~23.3
Closest tone in another brand: HGTV Home Yam (~100% proximity)Yam (SW 6643) is a dark brown from Sherwin-Williams, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 23.3 (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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Yam (~100% proximity).
Closest tone to Yam in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
23.3 · Dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
SW 6643
HEX
#C36F3E
RGB
195, 111, 62
HSL
22°, 53%, 50%
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Yam FAQ
What is the LRV of Yam?
Yam has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 23.3 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 Yam in other brands?
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Yam (HGSW6643), ~100% proximity; Valspar: Adobe Dusk (M145), ~95% proximity; PPG: Ginger Root (PPG1200-6), ~94% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Buttered Yam (AF-230), ~93% proximity; Glidden: Sesame Crunch (PPG1198-7), ~92% proximity; Behr: Jack O Lantern (M220-7), ~92% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Clay Pot (DE5174), ~88% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Charlotte's Locks (No. 268), ~71% 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 Yam?
The HEX code of Yam (SW 6643) is #C36F3E, RGB 195, 111, 62. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.