ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 2019-20 and Farrow & Ball 51, ΔE 46.53 apart
Benjamin Moore Golden Nugget (2019-20) and Farrow & Ball Sudbury Yellow (51) measure a delta-E of 46.53 apart. Golden Nugget is 1.6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Golden Nugget holds more color, chroma 83 against 36.8, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Sudbury Yellow depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 48.8 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Golden Nugget and Farrow & Ball Sudbury Yellow are delta-E 46.53 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Golden Nugget and Farrow & Ball Sudbury Yellow is delta-E 46.53.
Benjamin Moore Golden Nugget is lighter than Farrow & Ball Sudbury Yellow by 1.6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Benjamin Moore Golden Nugget carries more color than Farrow & Ball Sudbury Yellow - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Golden Nugget | Sudbury Yellow | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Farrow & Ball |
| Code | 2019-20 | 51 |
| Hex | #FFB700 | #D7B576 |
| Light reflectance | 50.4 | 48.8 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 83.0 | 36.8 |
| Hue angle | 79.9° | 83.7° |
| Color family | orange | orange |