Color Name: Yam (M256)
Hex Color Code: #D08301
RGB Color Code: RGB(208, 131, 1)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 37.0%, 99.5%, 18.4%
Color Family (Hue): orange





About Yam (M256) color - its meaning and example


What color is Yam (M256)?

Yam (M256) color belongs to the orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Yam (M256) is #D08301, and the RGB color code is RGB(208, 131, 1).

In the RGB color model, Yam (M256) has a red value of 208, a green value of 131, and a blue value of 1. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 37.0% magenta, 99.5% yellow, and 18.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 37.7° (degrees), 99.0 % saturation, and 41.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Yam (M256) has a hue of 37.7° (degrees), 99.5 % saturation and 81.6 % brightness/value.


Yam (M256) is cool or warm?

The color Yam (M256) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Yam (M256)?

Yam (M256) has an LRV of nearly 30. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Yam (M256)

Light Color


Compare LRV 30 of Yam (M256) 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 30 puts Valspar Yam (M256) 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


Yam (M256) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(208, 131, 1)
Red
208 (81.6%)
Green
131 (51.4%)
Blue
1 (0.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
37.02%
Yellow
99.52%
Key
18.43%

HSL

HSL(37.68deg, 99.0 %, 41.0 %)

Hue
37.68°
Saturation
99.04 %.
Lightness
40.98 %.

RYB

RYB(124, 153, 35)
Red
124 (48.5%)
Yellow
153 (60.1%)
Blue
35 (13.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
37.68°
Saturation
99.52 %.
Brightness / Value
81.57 %.

HWB

H: 37.68°

W: 0.39 %

B: 18.43 %

XYZ

X : 34.13

Y : 29.64

Z : 3.95

YXY

Y1 : 29.64

X : 0.5

Y2 : 0.44

CMY

C : 18.43%

M : 48.63%

Y : 99.61%


LRV

~ 29.6 %

Munsell Color System

10YR 6.0/14

CIE-Lab

L : 61.35

A : 22.01

B : 67.14

CIE-Lch

L : 61.35

C : 70.66

H : 71.85

CIE-Luv

L : 61.35

U : 64.14

V : 60.15

Hunter-Lab

L : 54.45

A : 16.62

B : 33.81






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Yam (M256) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the colors similar to Yam (M256) (Paint - Valspar). 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.



#CD7A00
Mustard Brown
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#DA9100
Harvest Gold
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#E48400
Fulvous
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
#CD7F32
Bronze
ΔE - 5.79 (94.2% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Yam (M256) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Yam (M256) to Pantone PMS


#CF7F00
PANTONE 145 C
ΔE - 1.45 (98.5% similar)
#DB8A06
PANTONE 7564 C
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#D78825
PANTONE 7569 C
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#CC8A00
PANTONE 131 C
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)


British Standard 4800


Yam (M256) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Yam (M256) to British Standard 4800


#CE7F08
BS 08-D-43 - Yellow
ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)
#DC9542
BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange
ΔE - 6.33 (93.7% similar)
#B67A36
BS 06-C-37 - Brownstone
ΔE - 7.73 (92.3% similar)


RAL Design


Yam (M256) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Yam (M256) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Yam (M256) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Yam (M256) to RAL Classic


#E29000
RAL 1006 - Maize Yellow
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
#E88C00
RAL 1007 - Daffodil Yellow
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)
#CB8E00
RAL 1005 - Honey Yellow
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)
#F09200
RAL 1037 - Sun Yellow
ΔE - 6.68 (93.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


Yam (M256) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Yam (M256) to Pantone TCX







Paint similar to Yam (M256) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Yam (M256) (Paint - Valspar). 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.


Valspar


Yam (M256) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Yam (M256) to Valspar


#D08301
Yam (M256)
Paint - Valspar
#D3891E
Bonfire Glow (8001-19G)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.0% similar)
#D1902D
Stone Ground (V052-5)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#D28C38
Jazz Brass (V050-4)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Yam (M256) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Yam (M256) to Benjamin Moore


#D68A1A
Desert Sunset (2155-10)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#DC9222
Gold Mine (2155-20)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#CC7F2D
Pumpkin Blush (2156-20)
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
#C4893A
Dash of Curry (2159-10)
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Yam (M256) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Yam (M256) to Sherwin Williams


#D88F32
Curry (SW 6671)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#C48919
Auric (SW 6692)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#C78538
Gold Coast (SW 6376)
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)
#D28233
Marigold (SW 6664)
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)





Behr


Yam (M256) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Yam (M256) to Behr


#C1853B
Back To School (M260-7)
ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)
#CF934A
Sweet Mustard (M260-6)
ΔE - 6.75 (93.2% similar)
#C08F34
Turmeric (M290-7)
ΔE - 7.05 (93.0% similar)
#CA884B
Golden Pumpkin (M240-7)
ΔE - 7.83 (92.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Yam (M256) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Yam (M256) to Dunn-Edwards


#D19431
Jackpot (DE 5321)
ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)
#CA9234
Alameda Ochre (DET 482)
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)
#D79043
Suede Vest (DE 5279)
ΔE - 6.04 (94.0% similar)
#D28239
Flame (DE 5237)
ΔE - 6.66 (93.3% similar)


PPG Paints


Yam (M256) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Yam (M256) to PPG Paints


#BB852F
Gothic Gold (PPG1208-7)
ΔE - 5.65 (94.4% similar)
#C89134
Mecca Gold (PPG1209-7)
ΔE - 5.93 (94.1% similar)
#B98033
Cider Toddy (PPG1207-7)
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)
#C27F38
Ginger Beer (PPG1202-7)
ΔE - 6.19 (93.8% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Yam (M256) - #D08301 color palettes and coordinating colors



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.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Yam (M256) - #D08301 Color Images and Patterns


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