Buttered Yam AF-230 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C47641, LRV 25 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Marmalade Glaze from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C47641 · AF-230
Buttered Yam
25%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Buttered Yam Technical Profile
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Buttered Yam in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Buttered Yam in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreButtered Yam
Nearly identical
BehrMarmalade Glaze
Marmalade Glaze
Behr
Nearly identical
Ginger Root
PPG
Nearly identical
Rhumba Orange
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Chili Powder
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pumpkin
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Create .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Caramel Cream
Valspar
Very similar
Monarch Migration
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Pumpkin
Vista Paint
Very similar
Nutmeg Spice
Kilz
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Buttered Yam
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Buttered Yam
#C47641
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B9B379
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Buttered Yam
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Buttered 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Buttered Yam.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Buttered Yam — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Buttered Yam have?
Buttered Yam by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Buttered Yam in your own space before committing.
What colors match Buttered Yam from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Buttered Yam are Marmalade Glaze by Behr (a near-identical match), Marmalade Glaze by Behr (a near-identical match), Ginger Root by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Buttered 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 Buttered Yam?
Buttered Yam has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.1, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Buttered Yam's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.