Valspar Yam
M256 · #D08301 · LRV ~29.6
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Desert Sunset (~92% proximity)Yam (M256) is a dark brown from Valspar, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 29.6 (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 Benjamin Moore Desert Sunset (~92% proximity).
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LRV (estimated)
29.6 · Dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
M256
HEX
#D08301
RGB
208, 131, 1
HSL
38°, 99%, 41%
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Yam FAQ
What is the LRV of Yam?
Yam has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 29.6 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?
Benjamin Moore: Desert Sunset (2155-10), ~92% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Auric (SW 6692), ~81% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Auric (HGSW6692), ~81% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Persimmon (DE5293), ~79% proximity; PPG: Italian Saffron (PPG16-12), ~75% proximity; Behr: Blazing Bonfire (P250-7), ~72% proximity; Glidden: Cornucopia (PPG1203-7), ~71% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Babouche (No. 223), ~36% 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 (M256) is #D08301, RGB 208, 131, 1. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.