ORANGES

Yam

#C36F3E

RGB 195, 111, 62 · HSL 22°, 53%, 50% · CMYK 0, 43, 68, 24

Yam is #C36F3E in HEX — rgb(195, 111, 62), hsl(22°, 53%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 43%, 68%, 24%).

Yam pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 22°, 53%, 50%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#C36F3E

RGB195, 111, 62

HSL22°, 53%, 50%

HSV22°, 68%, 76%

CMYK0, 43, 68, 24

Decimal12807998

CSS RGBrgb(195, 111, 62)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 53%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Yam SW6643

Exact match

Behr

Chai Spice 260D-6

ΔE 2.1 · #BD6A38

Valspar

Caramel Cream 2009-2

ΔE 2.8 · #C56E39

Benjamin Moore

Buttered AF-230

ΔE 3.7 · #C47641

PPG

Sesame Crunch 1198-7

ΔE 3.8 · #C26A35

Kilz

Hot August LC130-02

ΔE 3.8 · #C26F45

Colorhouse

Create .03 Create-03

ΔE 4.7 · #C27136

Dulux

Orange Squash S10G9

ΔE 5.1 · #C27135

Vista Paint

Jack-O-Lantern C-1037

ΔE 5.1 · #D0784D

Hallman-Lindsay

Pumpkin historic-pumpkin

ΔE 5.6 · #BF763F

Dunn-Edwards

Clay Pot DE5174

ΔE 5.9 · #C3663F

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 8.1 · #C5714F

RAL

Orange Brown 8023

ΔE 9 · #A65E2E

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 9.9 · #D88950

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 15 · #B97D31

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 15.6 · #D65F3D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C36F3E

#3C92C3

Analogous

#C33C4E

#C36F3E

#C3B13C

Triadic

#C36F3E

#3CC36D

#6D3CC3

Split-Complementary

#C36F3E

#3CC3B1

#3C4EC3

Tetradic

#C36F3E

#4EC33C

#3C92C3

#B13CC3

Monochromatic

#4E2C18

#894D2A

#C36F3E

#D59976

#E7C5B1

Rectangle

#C36F3E

#92C33C

#3C92C3

#6D3CC3

Compound

#C36F3E

#C3B13C

#3C92C3

#3C4EC3

Variations

Lighter

#CF8B63

#D5A990

#E3CEC2

Darker

#9F572D

#6F3B1D

#422210

Saturation

#947A6B

#C36D3C

#E1651E

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.71:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.66:1

Deuteranopia

#C36F3E

#9E903A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C36F3E

#828247

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C36F3E

#C36C74

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Yam reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#D2804A

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#C36F3E

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#BF856E

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDEAE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#3C799D

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #C36F3E;

CSS — background

background-color: #C36F3E;

CSS Variable

--color-yam: #C36F3E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yam': '#C36F3E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C36F3E] text-[#C36F3E]

SCSS

$yam: #C36F3E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C36F3E?

#C36F3E is Yam, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C36F3E warm or cool?

Yam reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Yam?

Yam works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Yam?

Yam pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Yam?

You can download Yam on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Yam?

The hex code is #C36F3E. In RGB it's 195, 111, 62, and in HSL it's 22°, 53%, 50%.

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