# Sherwin Williams Empire Gold

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/empire-gold-sw-0012](https://plan-home.com/color/empire-gold-sw-0012)

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.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Empire Gold
- **Color code:** SW 0012
- **HEX:** #c19f6e
- **RGB:** 193, 159, 110
- **LRV:** 37.17%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Yellow, Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red
- **Collections:** Historic Interior Color Wall, Purely Refined, Victorian (1830s-1910s)

## Color codes
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Sherwin Williams Rustic City](https://plan-home.com/color/rustic-city-sw-7699)
- [Benjamin Moore Gingerbread Man](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gingerbread-man-1111)
- [Benjamin Moore Coffeehouse Ochre](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-coffeehouse-ochre-cw-385)
- [Benjamin Moore Peanut Shell](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-peanut-shell-2162-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Simple Pleasures](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-simple-pleasures-1097)
- [Benjamin Moore Barley Harvest](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-barley-harvest-1070)
- [Behr Amber Autumn](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-amber-autumn)
- [Sherwin Williams Vintage Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/vintage-gold-sw-9024)
- [Benjamin Moore Guesthouse](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-guesthouse-1117)
- [Benjamin Moore Camel Back](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-camel-back-1103)
- [Benjamin Moore Sandy Valley](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sandy-valley-1112)
- [Sherwin Williams Coriander Powder](https://plan-home.com/color/coriander-powder-sw-9025)
- [Behr Classic Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-classic-gold)
- [Behr Butter Nut](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-butter-nut)
- [Benjamin Moore Baked Cumin](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-baked-cumin-1062)
- [Behr Spiced Mustard](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-spiced-mustard)
- [Sherwin Williams Mannered Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/mannered-gold-sw-6130)
- [Behr Summer In The City](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-summer-in-the-city)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Wickerwork](https://plan-home.com/color/wickerwork-sw-0010)
- [Sherwin Williams Kilim Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/kilim-beige-sw-6106)
- [Sherwin Williams Harmonic Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/harmonic-tan-sw-6136)
- [Sherwin Williams Natural Wool](https://plan-home.com/color/natural-wool-sw-9508)
- [Sherwin Williams Fresco Cream](https://plan-home.com/color/fresco-cream-sw-7719)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Olde World Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/olde-world-gold-sw-7700)
- [Sherwin Williams Rustic City](https://plan-home.com/color/rustic-city-sw-7699)
- [Sherwin Williams Relic Bronze](https://plan-home.com/color/relic-bronze-sw-6132)
- [Sherwin Williams Mannered Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/mannered-gold-sw-6130)
- [Sherwin Williams Chamois](https://plan-home.com/color/chamois-sw-6131)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Tarragon](https://plan-home.com/color/tarragon-sw-9660)
- [Sherwin Williams Rain Cloud](https://plan-home.com/color/rain-cloud-sw-9639)
- [Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner](https://plan-home.com/color/sea-mariner-sw-9640)
- [Sherwin Williams Starry Night](https://plan-home.com/color/starry-night-sw-6540)
- [Sherwin Williams Soulful Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/soulful-blue-sw-6543)
- [Sherwin Williams Blustery Sky](https://plan-home.com/color/blustery-sky-sw-9140)
- [Sherwin Williams Dusty Heather](https://plan-home.com/color/dusty-heather-sw-9073)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.