Sherwin Williams Yam SW 6643
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- Yam for bedroom (1 photo)
- Yam for living room (7 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Yam for bathroom (2 photos)
- Sherwin Williams SW 6643 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Yam reviews (9 photos)
- What are Sherwin Williams Yam undertones?
- Is Yam SW 6643 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Yam
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Yam SW 6643
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Yam SW 6643 |
| Code: | SW 6643 |
| Name: | Yam |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Yam?
Sherwin Williams Yam SW 6643 is a medium-depth orange with a clear earthy, clay-like cast rather than a bright citrus tone. Its #c36f3e color value gives it noticeable warmth and saturation, with brown undertones that keep the orange grounded. In direct daylight, Yam can read as a clean sunbaked orange, while lower or warmer lighting brings out its deeper terracotta character. It has enough presence for a dining room, powder room, front door, or accent wall, and can also make a strong statement on painted cabinetry. Pair it with warm whites, muted olive greens, deep charcoal, natural wood, and aged brass for a layered, material-rich look.
Yam for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing red shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
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Yam for living room (7 photos)
Check out this stunning dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this red shade can create a unique space
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Sherwin Williams SW 6643 for bathroom (2 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm dark red real bathrooms.
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Sherwin Williams SW 6643 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm red hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Sherwin Williams Yam reviews (9 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this red that were not included in specific categories. Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Sherwin Williams Yam undertones?
Yam is a midtone, clear caramel orange. The HEX sample leans orange; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs can make it look creamier or more golden, while cool daylight may mute that warmth and pull it closer to beige or greige.
HEX value:
RGB code:
195, 111, 62
Is Sherwin Williams Yam cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 22° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark red sits firmly on the warm side.
SW 6643 Yam HSL code: 22, 53%, 50%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Yam
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural-light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange-red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange-yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this dark red shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Yam:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
SW 6643
Yam
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Yam with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 202, such as Sherwin Williams Meditative and Needlepoint Navy.
LRV of Yam
Yam has an LRV of 23.44% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 23.44%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.
Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #c36f3e |
| RGB Decimal | 195, 111, 62 |
| RGB Percent | 76.47%, 43.53%, 24.31% |
| HSV | Hue: 22° Saturation: 68.21% Value: 76.47% |
| HSL | hsl(22, 53, 50) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 43.08 Yellow: 68.21 Key: 23.53 |
| YIQ | Y: 130.53 I: 65.802 Q: 2.52 |
| XYZ | X: 29.062 Y: 23.322 Z: 7.527 |
| CIE Lab | L:55.402 a:29.077 b:41.024 |
| CIE Luv | L:55.402 u:66.055 v:39.24 |
| Decimal | 12807998 |
| Hunter Lab | 48.293, 22.906, 24.564 |
Color equivalents
2167-10
Burnt Caramel
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M220-7A
Fall Foliage
Behr
PPU3-02
Marmalade Glaze
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AF-230
Buttered Yam
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CSP-1100
Peruvian Chili
Benjamin Moore
CW-295
Hale Orange
Benjamin Moore
2166-20
Caramel Latte
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SW 6635
Determined Orange
Sherwin Williams
2167-20
Pumpkin Pie
Benjamin Moore
SW 6642
Rhumba Orange
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2168-10
Fall Harvest
Benjamin Moore
2166-30
Bronze Tone
Benjamin Moore
2168-20
Pumpkin Cream
Benjamin Moore
SW 6355
Truepenny
Sherwin Williams
104
Sienna Clay
Benjamin Moore
SW 6362
Tigereye
Sherwin Williams
063
Pennies From Heaven
Benjamin Moore
AF-225
Firenze
Benjamin Moore