Sherwin Williams Empire Gold SW 0012
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- Sherwin Williams Empire Gold reviews (2 photos)
- What are Sherwin Williams Empire Gold undertones?
- Is Empire Gold SW 0012 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Empire Gold
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Empire Gold SW 0012
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Code: | SW 0012 |
| Name: | Empire Gold |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Historic Interior Color Wall, Purely Refined, Victorian (1830s-1910s) |
What color is Sherwin Williams Empire Gold?
Sherwin Williams Empire Gold SW 0012 is a muted golden tan with a warm, earthy cast. Its color value suggests a medium-light depth that reads more like aged wheat or soft ochre than a bright yellow. In direct daylight, Empire Gold can appear clearer and more golden, while lower or warmer indoor light may bring out its subdued brown-beige side. It suits dining rooms, entryways, and studies where a warmer wall color can add visible depth without feeling overly dark. Pair it with creamy off-whites, deep olive greens, warm charcoal, natural oak, aged brass, or cognac leather for a grounded finish.
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LRV of Empire Gold
Empire Gold has an LRV of 37.17% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 37.17%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #c19f6e |
| RGB Decimal | 193, 159, 110 |
| RGB Percent | 75.69%, 62.35%, 43.14% |
| HSV | Hue: 35° Saturation: 43.01% Value: 75.69% |
| HSL | hsl(35, 40, 59) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 17.62 Yellow: 43.01 Key: 24.31 |
| YIQ | Y: 163.58 I: 36.006 Q: -8.057 |
| XYZ | X: 37.206 Y: 37.261 Z: 19.98 |
| CIE Lab | L:67.473 a:5.962 b:30.267 |
| CIE Luv | L:67.473 u:25.439 v:37.559 |
| Decimal | 12689262 |
| Hunter Lab | 61.042, 1.974, 23.323 |
