Sherwin-Williams Empire Gold vs Farrow & Ball Sudbury Yellow
Compare undertones, light reflectance, and visual depth side by side.
Color Comparison
| Empire Gold | Sudbury Yellow |
|---|
| HEX | #C1A26D | #DDA958 |
| LRV | 38 | 43 |
| Undertone | warm | warm |
| Hue | 82° | 78° |
| 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.
