Farrow & Ball Sudbury Yellow No.51 Estate Emulsion tin and open lid

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Farrow & Ball Sudbury Yellow No.51 paint in an open tin

Farrow & Ball Sudbury Yellow No.51 Dead Flat tin and open lid

Farrow & Ball Sudbury Yellow No.51 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.51

FamilyYellow

PrimerMid Tones

Farrow & Ball Sudbury Yellow No.51 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.51

FamilyYellow

PrimerMid Tones

SKU: 5029496014020

Farrow & Ball Sudbury Yellow No.51 Paint

Name: Farrow & Ball Sudbury Yellow No.51 Paint
Brand: Farrow & Ball
SKU: 5029496014020
Price: 34.0 GBP
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£28.33 Exc VAT

Farrow & Ball Sudbury Yellow No.51 is a soft, traditional mid yellow named after the staircase at Sudbury Hall. It reads cleaner and brighter in well lit rooms and softens in dimmer spaces. Read More

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Farrow & Ball Sudbury Yellow No.51 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.51

FamilyYellow

PrimerMid Tones

Product Description

Farrow & Ball Sudbury Yellow No.51 is a soft, traditional mid yellow. It takes its name from the staircase at Sudbury Hall, where the renowned colourist John Fowler used it to great effect.

Farrow & Ball pair Sudbury Yellow with White Tie as its complementary white, and list it as an accent colour for their Traditional Neutrals. Their suggested schemes combine it with Railings and Tanner's Brown or House White and New White.

How does Sudbury Yellow look in different light?

Farrow & Ball describe Sudbury Yellow as particularly responsive to changes in light. It reads cleaner and brighter in well lit rooms, and softens in dimly lit spaces.

Where to use Farrow & Ball Sudbury Yellow No.51

In dimly lit spaces, Farrow & Ball suggest setting Sudbury Yellow alongside a stronger contrast such as New White, where it takes on a softer look. In well lit rooms it appears cleaner and brighter.

Choose Estate Emulsion or Modern Emulsion for walls and ceilings, Dead Flat for a completely flat look across walls and woodwork, and Flat Eggshell, Modern Eggshell or Full Gloss for woodwork and cabinets. For exteriors, choose Exterior Masonry or Exterior Eggshell for breathable, weather-resistant performance. Casein Distemper is also available in this colour.

Colours that go with Sudbury Yellow

White Tie is the complementary white Farrow & Ball pair with Sudbury Yellow for ceilings and trim. Their suggested colour schemes combine it with:

Suggested scheme

Sudbury Yellow No.51 Railings No.31Accent colour

Tanner's Brown No.255Trim colour

Suggested scheme

Sudbury Yellow No.51 House White No.2012Accent colour

New White No.59Trim colour

Buy Farrow & Ball Sudbury Yellow No.51 from Rabart

Rabart is an authorised Farrow & Ball stockist, with decorating centres across Wales and the South West of England. All our stores have Farrow & Ball paint mixing machines, so you can usually have Sudbury Yellow mixed in your chosen finish and ready to take home the same day, subject to availability of your chosen finish. Alternatively, order online in a range of finishes and sizes from 750ml to 5L, or try a Farrow & Ball sample pot first.

Specifications by finish

Coverage and recoat times vary by finish. The figures below are from Farrow & Ball's product data sheets for normal conditions; cooler or more humid environments may extend drying times, and darker shades may need an additional coat.

Finish	Best for	Sheen	Coverage per litre	Touch dry	Recoat	Application
Interior Performance Finishes
Dead Flat	Walls & ceilings, woodwork & metal	2%	Up to 12 m²	2 hours	4 hours	Brush, roller or airless spray
Modern Emulsion	Walls & ceilings	7%	Up to 12 m²	2 hours	4 hours	Brush, roller or airless spray
Flat Eggshell	Wood, metal, concrete floors, kitchen & bathroom cabinets	20%	Up to 12 m²	2 hours	4 hours	Brush, roller, airless or HVLP spray
Modern Eggshell	Wood, metal, concrete floors, kitchen & bathroom cabinets	40%	Up to 12 m²	2 hours	4 hours	Brush, roller, airless or HVLP spray
Full Gloss	Interior & exterior wood and metal, front doors, skirting boards	95%	Up to 12 m²	2 hours	4 hours	Brush or roller, airless or HVLP spray (roller not recommended on large areas such as walls)
Exterior Performance Finishes
Exterior Masonry	Brick, render, concrete, terracotta	2%	Up to 8 m²	2 hours	5 hours	Brush, roller or airless spray
Exterior Eggshell	Exterior wood and metal, front doors, cladding, fences	20%	Up to 13 m²	2 hours	4 hours	Brush, roller, airless or HVLP spray
Full Gloss	Interior & exterior wood and metal, front doors, skirting boards	95%	Up to 12 m²	2 hours	4 hours	Brush or roller, airless or HVLP spray (roller not recommended on large areas such as walls)
The Estate Range
Estate Emulsion	Walls & ceilings in low-traffic areas	2%	Up to 14 m²	2 hours	2 hours	Brush, roller or airless spray
Casein Distemper	Walls & ceilings in low-traffic areas, historic homes, surfaces that need to breathe	2%	Up to 13 m²	2 hours	4 hours	Brush (not suitable for spraying; roller not recommended on large areas)

Dead Flat

Key Information

CoverageUp to 12 m² per litre
Touch dry2 hours
Recoat4 hours
Application methodBrush, roller or airless spray
Clean-upWarm soapy water
Finish2% sheen (dead flat matt)

Farrow & Ball Sudbury Yellow No.51

Colour story

Farrow & Ball Sudbury Yellow No.51 in real homes

See how Farrow & Ball Sudbury Yellow No.51 looks across interior walls, woodwork, exterior facades and more. Click any image to view full size.

Choosing the right Farrow & Ball finish

Every Farrow & Ball colour is available in a range of finishes. The right choice depends on the surface you're painting and how much wear it'll see.

Estate Emulsion

2% sheen

The classic chalky, very matt finish for walls and ceilings in low-traffic rooms.

Modern Emulsion

7% sheen

Washable and mould-resistant, ideal for kitchens, bathrooms, hallways and family rooms.

Dead Flat

2% sheen

Same matt depth as Estate Emulsion but scrubbable and scuff-resistant. Suitable for walls, woodwork and metal.

Flat Eggshell

20% sheen

F&B's tough new low-sheen finish for interior wood, metal and concrete, including kitchen cabinets, skirtings and floors.

Modern Eggshell

40% sheen

A harder-wearing mid-sheen for woodwork, cabinetry and floors.

Full Gloss

95% sheen

A high-shine finish for interior and exterior wood and metal, including front doors.

Exterior Eggshell

20% sheen

Protects exterior wood and metal with added algae and fungal protection.

Exterior Masonry

2% sheen

A highly breathable matt finish for brick, render and concrete.

Casein Distemper

2% sheen

A breathable, traditional distemper for heritage interiors. Ideal for lime plaster walls and ceilings in low-traffic rooms.

Soft Distemper

2% sheen

A soft, powdery traditional finish. Particularly suited to detailed interior plasterwork and period mouldings.

Limewash

2% sheen

A traditional breathable finish for solid lime render exterior walls, and interior walls and ceilings.

Not sure which to choose? Order a sample pot first to test the colour in your own space and light.

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Product Specifications

Brand	Farrow & Ball
Type	Designer Paint
Suitable for	Brush or roller for most finishes. Full Gloss and Casein Distemper are not recommended by roller on large areas
Base	Water-based
Key features	Low odour, low VOC, A+ indoor air quality rating, toy-safe (EN 71-3), 100% water-based
Thinning	Ready to use. On new or bare plaster, Farrow & Ball recommend a 25% diluted coat of the emulsion or Wall & Ceiling Primer & Undercoat first
Number of coats	2 coats recommended. Darker colours may need more
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Frequently asked questions

What colour is Farrow & Ball Sudbury Yellow?

Sudbury Yellow is a soft, traditional mid yellow.

What colour goes with Sudbury Yellow?

Farrow & Ball's complementary white for Sudbury Yellow is White Tie. Their suggested schemes pair it with Railings and Tanner's Brown, or House White and New White. In dimly lit spaces they suggest a stronger contrast like New White.

Does Sudbury Yellow change in different light?

Yes. Farrow & Ball say it is particularly responsive to changes in light, reading cleaner and brighter in well lit rooms and softening in dimly lit spaces.

Why is it called Sudbury Yellow?

It is named after the staircase at Sudbury Hall, where the renowned colourist John Fowler used this shade to great effect.

Which primer should I use with Sudbury Yellow No.51?

Farrow & Ball recommend their Mid Tones Primer & Undercoat for Sudbury Yellow. Choose the Wall & Ceiling, Wood or Metal version to suit the surface.