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Sherwin-Williams Empire Gold
SW 0012 · #C19F6E · LRV 37.3
Compare with other brands: PPG Buffalo Hide is a 98% matchEmpire Gold (SW 0012) is a mid-tone orange from Sherwin-Williams. Its LRV is about 37.3 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is PPG Buffalo Hide (98% match).
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LRV
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 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.
What is the closest match to Empire Gold in other brands?
PPG: Buffalo Hide (PPG1105-6), 98%; Glidden: Welcome Home (PPG1092-5), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Bread Pudding (DE6159), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Duster (No. 319), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Gingerbread Man (1111), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Vintage Gold (HGSW9024), 94%; Valspar: Western Wear (M139), 93%; Behr: Amber Autumn (S290-5), 92%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.