Valspar
Yam
M256
Pair it with warm white and simple wood so the color has room to breathe. Cool gray floors can make the orange edge look sharper than planned. A simple ceiling will calm the choice.
Brand
Valspar
Code
M256
Collection
The Bold Collection
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
Natural Lighting
Technical Specifications
Undertones
Type
Orange
Strength
High
Temperature
warm
Hue Angle
38°Orange Family
Lightness
41%Medium
Saturation
99%Highly Saturated
LRV
29.7LRV 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 Codes
Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes
Lighter Shades
Monochromatic light
Complementary
Opposite on color wheel
Closest Paint Matches
Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.