Empire Gold
SW 0012 · Sherwin-Williams
BrownView Empire Gold SW 0012 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#C19F6E
LRV
37
Family
Brown
SW 0012
Color profile
Light value
37 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Brown
Availability
Interior only
“At LRV 37, Empire Gold is a medium beige that reflects a moderate amount of light. Empire Gold carries a warm undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Empire Gold under Yellow.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 37 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
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Tap any color to compareEmpire Gold vs Rustic City
37LRV35
#C19F6EHex#BA9A67
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Empire Gold vs Vintage Gold
37LRV41
#C19F6EHex#CBA576
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Empire Gold vs Coriander Powder
37LRV36
#C19F6EHex#BA9C75
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Empire Gold vs Mannered Gold
37LRV35
#C19F6EHex#C19763
BrownFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Empire Gold vs Stonebriar
37LRV43
#C19F6EHex#CBA97E
BrownFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Empire Gold vs Mesa Tan
37LRV36
#C19F6EHex#BD9C77
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Empire Gold vs Downing Straw
37LRV43
#C19F6EHex#CAAB7D
BrownFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Empire Gold vs Woven Wicker
37LRV34
#C19F6EHex#B99974
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Empire Gold vs Lanyard
37LRV35
#C19F6EHex#C09972
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Empire Gold vs Dusted Olive
37LRV40
#C19F6EHex#BEA775
BrownFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareEmpire Gold vs Welcome Home
37LRV35
#C19F6EHex#C09C6A
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Welcome Home is near-identical · 2 points darker compared with Empire Gold.
Empire Gold vs Good Life
37LRV36
#C19F6EHex#C49E69
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Good Life is very close match · 1 points darker · warmer compared with Empire Gold.
Empire Gold vs Duster
37LRV35
#C19F6EHex#BA9C69
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Duster is very close match · 2 points darker · leans greener compared with Empire Gold.
Empire Gold vs Caraway Seed
37LRV37
#C19F6EHex#BDA076
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Caraway Seed is very close match · cooler compared with Empire Gold.
Empire Gold vs Ginger Root
37LRV39
#C19F6EHex#CAA472
BrownFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Ginger Root is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with Empire Gold.
Empire Gold vs Coffeehouse Ochre
37LRV36
#C19F6EHex#C29B63
BrownFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Coffeehouse Ochre is very close match · 1 points darker · warmer compared with Empire Gold.
Empire Gold vs Western Wear
37LRV37
#C19F6EHex#C59C69
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Western Wear is very close match · leans redder compared with Empire Gold.
Empire Gold vs Cane
37LRV40
#C19F6EHex#CAA36C
BrownFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Cane is very close match · 3 points lighter · warmer compared with Empire Gold.
Empire Gold vs Amber Autumn
37LRV37
#C19F6EHex#C69C6A
BrownFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Amber Autumn is very close match · leans redder compared with Empire Gold.
Empire Gold vs Butter Nut
37LRV41
#C19F6EHex#CBA578
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Butter Nut is close match · 4 points lighter · leans redder compared with Empire Gold.
Empire Gold, answered
What is the LRV of Empire Gold?
Empire Gold (SW 0012) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 37, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Empire Gold a warm or cool color?
Empire Gold has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
Can Empire Gold be used outside?
Empire Gold is formulated for interior use.
What is the closest match to Empire Gold from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Empire Gold is Welcome Home (PPG1092-5) by PPG, near-identical · 2 points darker.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 0012
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