Rhumba Orange vs Yam paint color comparison

Rhumba Orange vs Yam

Rhumba OrangeSherwin-WilliamsvsYamSherwin-WilliamsΔE 4.1 — Noticeable difference

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. Rhumba Orange (LRV 27) reflects noticeably more light than Yam (LRV 23), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 4.1 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Rhumba Orange
Sherwin-Williams · 6642
LRV26.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6642
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Yam
Sherwin-Williams · 6643
LRV23.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6643
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Rhumba Orange vs Yam Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Rhumba Orange on one side and Yam 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.