Farrow and Ball Sudbury Yellow 51
| Official page: | Sudbury Yellow 51 |
| Code: | 51 |
| Name: | Sudbury Yellow |
| Brand: | Farrow and Ball |
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What color is Farrow and Ball Sudbury Yellow?
The inviting warmth of Farrow and Ball 51 Sudbury Yellow envelops any space in a joyful glow. This sunny hue brings a burst of energy and charm to living rooms, dining areas, and kitchens. The rich and buttery Farrow and Ball 51 complements both traditional and modern decor, infusing rooms with a timeless elegance. Perfect for adding a touch of sunshine to a home office or a cozy reading nook, Farrow and Ball Sudbury Yellow radiates positivity and optimism. Embrace this captivating shade to create a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere in your favorite spaces.
Sudbury Yellow for living room (5 photos)
Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this yellow shade can create a unique space
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Farrow and Ball 51 on kitchen cabinets (2 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm yellow hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Farrow and Ball Sudbury Yellow reviews (5 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this yellow that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Farrow and Ball Sudbury Yellow undertones?
Sudbury Yellow has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#DCB771
RGB code:
220, 183, 113
Is Farrow and Ball Sudbury Yellow 51 cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 39° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.
51 Sudbury Yellow HSL code: 39, 60%, 65%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
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How light temperature affects Sudbury Yellow
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Yellow shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
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LRV of Sudbury Yellow
Sudbury Yellow has an LRV of 49.16% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 49.16%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
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Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #dcb771 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 220, 183, 113 | |
| RGB Percent | 86.27%, 71.76%, 44.31% | |
Farrow and Ball 51 Sudbury Yellow
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