Yam 290B-7 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F28000, estimated LRV 40 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Citrus Orange from Benjamin Moore (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #F28000 · 290B-7
Yam
40%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Yam Technical Profile
HEX Code#F28000
RGB242, 128, 0
Estimated LRV40.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Yam
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Yam
#F28000
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D0D451
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Yam
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Yam Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Yam — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Yam have?
Yam by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Yam from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Yam are Citrus Orange by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Carnival by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match), Orange Juice by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Yam's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Yam?
Yam has a estimated lightness value of 40.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Yam's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.