Farrow & Ball Sudbury Yellow vs Sherwin-Williams Empire Gold
Compare undertones, light reflectance, and visual depth side by side.
Color Comparison
| Sudbury Yellow | Empire Gold |
|---|
| HEX | #DDA958 | #C1A26D |
| LRV | 43 | 38 |
| Undertone | warm | warm |
| Hue | 78° | 82° |
| Perceptual Difference (ΔE) | 7.36 |
| LRV Difference | 5 |
Design Comparison
- Sudbury Yellow reads slightly warmer than Empire Gold.
- Sudbury Yellow will feel brighter and more reflective in most spaces.
- Sudbury Yellow carries slightly more color presence and depth.
- These colors have noticeable differences in tone and depth.
Design Insight
- Sudbury Yellow appears slightly warmer than Empire Gold.
- Sudbury Yellow reflects more light and will feel brighter in most spaces.
- Sudbury Yellow carries slightly more saturation, giving it more color presence.
