Middle Buff vs Yam
Middle Buff is a Little Greene color while Yam comes from Sherwin-Williams. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. With LRVs of 22 and 23, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Middle Buff's red character against Yam's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 13.5, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Middle Buff vs Yam Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Middle Buff on one side and Yam on the other.
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.
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