Sudbury Yellow vs Split Pea Soup
Where Sudbury Yellow belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Split Pea Soup is a PPG color. These are both beige-yellows, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-yellow to land. Sudbury Yellow (LRV 49) reflects noticeably more light than Split Pea Soup (LRV 43), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 7.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Sudbury Yellow vs Split Pea Soup Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sudbury Yellow on one side and Split Pea Soup on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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