Sudbury Yellow 51 is a orange paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #DCB771, LRV 50 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dorset Gold from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DCB771 · 51
Sudbury Yellow
50%LRV Value
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Sudbury Yellow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sudbury Yellow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallSudbury Yellow
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreDorset Gold
Dorset Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Gold Doubloon
PPG
Nearly identical
Wild Wheat
Behr
Nearly identical
Afternoon Stroll
Valspar
Nearly identical
Burst of Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Aged Amber
Kilz
Very similar
West Warwick
Vista Paint
Very similar
Tarnished Trumpet
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Craft Paper Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Gold Digger
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Grain .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sudbury Yellow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sudbury Yellow
#DCB771
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3BE74
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Sudbury Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sudbury Yellow Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Farrow & Ball Colors
Other Farrow & Ball colors close to Sudbury Yellow.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sudbury Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sudbury Yellow have?
Sudbury Yellow by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sudbury Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sudbury Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sudbury Yellow are Dorset Gold by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Gold Doubloon by PPG (a near-identical match), Wild Wheat by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sudbury Yellow's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Sudbury Yellow?
Sudbury Yellow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sudbury Yellow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.