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Benjamin Moore Buttered Yam (AF-230) Paint Color


Color Name
Buttered Yam (AF-230)
Hex Color Code
#C37540
RGB Color Code
RGB(195, 117, 64)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 40.0%, 67.2%, 23.5%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Buttered Yam (AF-230) color - its meaning and example


What color is Buttered Yam (AF-230)?

Buttered Yam (AF-230) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Buttered Yam (AF-230) is #C37540, and the RGB color code is RGB(195, 117, 64).

In the RGB color model, Buttered Yam (AF-230) has a red value of 195, a green value of 117, and a blue value of 64. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 40.0% magenta, 67.2% yellow, and 23.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 24.3° (degrees), 52.2 % saturation, and 50.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Buttered Yam (AF-230) has a hue of 24.3° (degrees), 67.2 % saturation and 76.5 % brightness/value.



Buttered Yam (AF-230) is cool or warm?

The color Buttered Yam (AF-230) is a warm color.



What is the LRV of Buttered Yam (AF-230)? (For interior and product design)

Buttered Yam (AF-230) has an LRV of nearly 25. By LRV value, it is a medium dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Buttered Yam (AF-230)

Light Color


Compare LRV 25 of Buttered Yam (AF-230) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 25 puts Benjamin Moore Buttered Yam (AF-230) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.



Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Buttered Yam (AF-230) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(195, 117, 64)
Red
195 (76.5%)
Green
117 (45.9%)
Blue
64 (25.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
40.00%
Yellow
67.18%
Key
23.53%

HSL

HSL(24.27deg, 52.2 %, 50.8 %)

Hue
24.27°
Saturation
52.19 %.
Lightness
50.78 %.

RYB

RYB(112, 112, 56)
Red
112 (43.7%)
Yellow
112 (44.0%)
Blue
56 (22.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
24.27°
Saturation
67.18 %.
Brightness / Value
76.47 %.

HWB

H: 24.27°

W: 25.10 %

B: 23.53 %

XYZ

X : 29.79

Y : 24.69

Z : 8.05

YXY

Y1 : 24.69

X : 0.48

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 23.53%

M : 54.12%

Y : 74.90%


LRV

~ 24.7 %

Munsell Color System

5YR 5.5/8.3

CIE-Lab

L : 56.78

A : 25.95

B : 41.55

CIE-Lch

L : 56.78

C : 48.99

H : 58.01

CIE-Luv

L : 56.78

U : 61.25

V : 40.9

Hunter-Lab

L : 49.69

A : 20.05

B : 25.19






Similar Colors and Paints


Named colors similar to Buttered Yam (AF-230) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

Here are the colors similar to Buttered Yam (AF-230) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.

#C3732A Color
Neon Brown
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#B87333 Color
Copper
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#BB6528 Color
Ruddy Brown
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)
#D2691E Color
Cocoa Brown
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

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Pantone PMS

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#C27237 Color
PANTONE 10145 C
ΔE - 1.56 (98.4% similar)
#BE7A47 Color
PANTONE 10144 C
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#CC6C28 Color
PANTONE 4013 C
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#C56926 Color
PANTONE 10146 C
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)

RAL Design

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British Standard 4800

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#C46200 Color
BS 08-C-37 - Bracken
ΔE - 7.27 (92.7% similar)
#DC6E00 Color
BS 08-E-56 - Yellow
ΔE - 7.47 (92.5% similar)

RAL Classic

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Paint similar to Buttered Yam (AF-230) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Buttered Yam (AF-230) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Benjamin Moore

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Sherwin Williams

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#BB7748 Color
Tigereye (SW 6362)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#C36F3E Color
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ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#B6743B Color
Saucy Gold (SW 6370)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)


Valspar

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Dunn-Edwards

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Farrow & Ball

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#BD8C5F Color
Wet Sand (46)
ΔE - 8.46 (91.5% similar)
#C0866C Color
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ΔE - 8.77 (91.2% similar)
#AA725D Color
Fox Red (48)
ΔE - 9.82 (90.2% similar)
#CF5E3E Color
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ΔE - 10.10 (89.9% similar)







Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



C37540
Buttered Yam (AF-230)

408EC3
Green Blue*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of Benjamin Moore Buttered Yam (AF-230) - #C37540?

Color that best contrast with Benjamin Moore Buttered Yam (AF-230) - #C37540 is #408EC3, color name is Green Blue*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments Benjamin Moore Buttered Yam (AF-230) - #C37540?

Complementary or Opposite color for Benjamin Moore Buttered Yam (AF-230) - #C37540 is #408EC3, color name is Green Blue*.





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