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Sherwin-Williams Empire Gold
SW 0012 · #C19F6E · LRV ~37.3
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Buffalo Hide (~98% proximity)Empire Gold (SW 0012) is a mid-tone orange from Sherwin-Williams, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 37.3 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Buffalo Hide (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Empire Gold in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
37.3 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Warm
Code
SW 0012
HEX
#C19F6E
RGB
193, 159, 110
HSL
35°, 40%, 59%
Family
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Empire Gold FAQ
What is the LRV of Empire Gold?
Empire Gold has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 37.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Empire Gold in other brands?
PPG: Buffalo Hide (PPG1105-6), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Welcome Home (PPG1092-5), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Bread Pudding (DE6159), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Duster (No. 319), ~95% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Gingerbread Man (1111), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Vintage Gold (HGSW9024), ~94% proximity; Valspar: Western Wear (M139), ~93% proximity; Behr: Amber Autumn (S290-5), ~92% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Empire Gold?
The HEX code of Empire Gold (SW 0012) is #C19F6E, RGB 193, 159, 110. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.