Buttered Yam vs Topaz paint color comparison

Buttered Yam vs Topaz

Buttered YamBenjamin MoorevsTopazBenjamin MooreΔE 8.8 — Noticeable difference

Buttered Yam and Topaz come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Buttered Yam reads as beige-red, while Topaz reads as beige-pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 25 vs 22 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Both share a red character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 8.8 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Buttered Yam
Benjamin Moore · AF-230
LRV24.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-230
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Topaz
Benjamin Moore · 070
LRV22.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number070
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Buttered Yam vs Topaz Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Buttered Yam on one side and Topaz on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.