Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Yam |
| SKU | M256 |
| Hex | #D08301 |
| RGB | 208, 131, 1 |
| HSL | 38°, 99%, 41% |
| LRV | 29.7 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Valspar Yam
Yam sits in the mid-range at LRV 29.7, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Yam is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
5 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Yam within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #D08301 in HSL space. Pair Yam with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Valspar Yam Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Yam from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Valspar M256 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Yam
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Yam. The nearest is Auric (SW 6692) at ΔE 4.48 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29.7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Auric swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Yam
At Behr, the closest color to Yam is Sweet Mustard (M260-6) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 29.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sweet Mustard swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Yam
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Yam is Desert Sunset (2155-10) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 29.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Desert Sunset swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Yam
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Yam. The nearest is Aubusson Gold (HGSW 1201) at ΔE 4.48 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29.7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aubusson Gold swatch →