Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow

No. 51

Sudbury Yellow is a warm mid-tone yellow with restrained golden and ochre undertones. An LRV of 72 indicates high light reflectance without pushing the color into a pastel range. The hue remains stable in daylight and artificial light, avoiding sharp lemon notes.

It works well in kitchens, hallways, and rooms that receive moderate natural light. It pairs naturally with Farrow & Ball neutrals like Pointing and White Tie, while cooler anchors such as Pavilion Gray or deeper charcoals provide contrast. Earth-based companions like muted greens or terracotta tones keep the palette cohesive.

Brand

Farrow & Ball

Code

No. 51

Sudbury Yellow in Real Homes (28 Photos)

Loading photos...

Sudbury Yellow in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Farrow & Ball Sudbury Yellow under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Farrow & Ball Sudbury Yellow under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

39°

Orange Family

Lightness

65%

Medium

Saturation

55%

Saturated

LRV

72.0
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#D7B576
RGB Decimal
215, 181, 118
RGB Percent
84.3%, 71.0%, 46.3%
HSL
39.0, 54.8%, 65.3%
HSV
39.0, 45.1%, 84.3%
CMYK
0.0%, 15.8%, 45.1%, 15.7%
YIQ
184.0, 40.5, -12.5
XYZ
47.82, 48.80, 24.04
CIE Lab
75.33, 4.01, 36.58
CIE Luv
75.33, 26.11, 46.22
Hunter Lab
69.86, 3.78, 26.78
Decimal
14136694

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes