Farrow & Ball
Sudbury Yellow
No. 51
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)
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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

Natural Lighting

Technical Specifications
Undertones
Type
Orange
Strength
High
Temperature
warm
Hue Angle
39°Orange Family
Lightness
65%Medium
Saturation
55%Saturated
LRV
72.0LRV 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 Codes
Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes
Darker Shades
Monochromatic dark
Lighter Shades
Monochromatic light
Complementary
Opposite on color wheel
Analogous
Adjacent colors
Warm Shades
Warm spectrum
Closest Paint Matches
Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.
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