ORANGES
Buttered Yam
#C37540
Buttered Yam pulls into the steady end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 24°, 52%, 51%. The color's balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming and reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. In interior projects it shines on wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Buttered Yam AF-230
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #C37540?
#C37540 is Buttered Yam, a mid orange with a warm undertone.
Is #C37540 warm or cool?
Buttered Yam reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Buttered Yam?
Buttered Yam works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Buttered Yam?
Buttered 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 Buttered Yam?
You can download Buttered 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 RGB value of #C37540?
#C37540 converts to RGB 195, 117, 64.