Sherwin Williams

Yam

SW 6643

Yam is a saturated, warm orange from Sherwin-Williams with brown undertones that anchor its brightness and give it a roasted, earthy quality. At an LRV of 23, it absorbs most light and reads as a deep, rich tone on walls, making adequate lighting important when using it over large areas. It is best applied on accent walls, in kitchens, or in dining areas where its warmth can be concentrated rather than overwhelming.

It coordinates with Sherwin-Williams Whole Wheat for a warm tonal pairing, Naval for a bold complementary contrast, Svelte Sage for a muted green balance, and Alabaster for clean, neutral trim.

Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6643

Yam in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Yam under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Yam under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

22°

Red Family

Lightness

50%

Medium

Saturation

53%

Saturated

LRV

23.0
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#C36F3E
RGB Decimal
195, 111, 62
RGB Percent
76.5%, 43.5%, 24.3%
HSL
22.1, 52.6%, 50.4%
HSV
22.1, 68.2%, 76.5%
CMYK
0.0%, 43.1%, 68.2%, 23.5%
YIQ
130.5, 65.8, 2.4
XYZ
29.06, 23.32, 7.53
CIE Lab
55.40, 29.08, 41.02
CIE Luv
55.40, 66.06, 39.23
Hunter Lab
48.29, 26.29, 23.78
Decimal
12807998

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel