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Benjamin Moore Buttered Yam AF-230

Buttered Yam

Benjamin Moore

AF-230

About Buttered Yam by Benjamin Moore

Buttered Yam AF-230 by Benjamin Moore is a dark warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 25% and hue near 24° for steady results across rooms. Bold pick for accents, dining rooms, or small cozy spaces. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

Brightness: 24.7%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #c37540

RGB: 195, 117, 64

Hue24°

Saturation52%

Lightness51%

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Buttered Yam looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Buttered Yam AF-230 a warm or cool color?
Buttered Yam by Benjamin Moore is a warm deeper color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Buttered Yam?
Buttered Yam sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 24°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Buttered Yam?
Brightness is about 25%. Saturation is around 52%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 51%. Hue is close to 24°. The hex value is #c37540. The RGB value is 195, 117, 64.
Is Buttered Yam better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Buttered Yam has brightness around 25%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Buttered Yam?
You can match Buttered Yam with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Buttered Yam work best in a home?
Buttered Yam works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Buttered Yam compare to a pure white paint?
Buttered Yam is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Buttered Yam in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Buttered Yam in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Buttered Yam. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Buttered Yam. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.