Valspar Yam
M256 · #D08301 · LRV 29.6
Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Desert Sunset is a 92% matchYam (M256) is a dark brown from Valspar. Its LRV is about 29.6 (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 Benjamin Moore Desert Sunset (92% match).
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LRV
29.6 · Dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
M256
HEX
#D08301
RGB
208, 131, 1
HSL
38°, 99%, 41%
Family
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Yam FAQ
What is the LRV of Yam?
Yam has an 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.
What is the closest match to Yam in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Desert Sunset (2155-10), 92%; Sherwin-Williams: Auric (SW 6692), 81%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Auric (HGSW6692), 81%; Dunn-Edwards: Persimmon (DE5293), 79%; PPG: Italian Saffron (PPG16-12), 75%; Behr: Blazing Bonfire (P250-7), 72%; Glidden: Cornucopia (PPG1203-7), 71%; Farrow & Ball: Babouche (No. 223), 36%. 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 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.