Sudbury Yellow 51 is a orange paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #DCB771, estimated 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.
Farrow & Ball · #DCB771 · 51
Sudbury Yellow
50%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sudbury Yellow Technical Profile
HEX Code#DCB771
RGB220, 183, 113
Estimated LRV50.3
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandFarrow & Ball
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Colors That Work With Sudbury Yellow
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sudbury Yellow
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sudbury Yellow Room Palettes
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Sudbury Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sudbury Yellow are Dorset Gold by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Gold Doubloon by PPG (a close digital match), Wild Wheat by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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