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Sherwin Williams Empire Gold (SW 0012) Paint Color


Color Name: Empire Gold (SW 0012)
Hex Color Code: #C19F6E
RGB Color Code: RGB(193, 159, 110)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 17.6%, 43.0%, 24.3%
Color Family (Hue): Brown





About Empire Gold (SW 0012) color - its meaning and example


What color is Empire Gold (SW 0012)?

Empire Gold (SW 0012) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Empire Gold (SW 0012) is #C19F6E, and the RGB color code is RGB(193, 159, 110).

In the RGB color model, Empire Gold (SW 0012) has a red value of 193, a green value of 159, and a blue value of 110. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 17.6% magenta, 43.0% yellow, and 24.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 35.4° (degrees), 40.1 % saturation, and 59.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Empire Gold (SW 0012) has a hue of 35.4° (degrees), 43.0 % saturation and 75.7 % brightness/value.


Empire Gold (SW 0012) is cool or warm?

The color Empire Gold (SW 0012) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Empire Gold (SW 0012)?

Empire Gold (SW 0012) has an LRV of nearly 37. By LRV value, it is a medium color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Empire Gold (SW 0012)

Light Color


Compare LRV 37 of Empire Gold (SW 0012) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 37 puts Sherwin Williams Empire Gold (SW 0012) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Empire Gold (SW 0012) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(193, 159, 110)
Red
193 (75.7%)
Green
159 (62.4%)
Blue
110 (43.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
17.62%
Yellow
43.01%
Key
24.31%

HSL

HSL(35.42deg, 40.1 %, 59.4 %)

Hue
35.42°
Saturation
40.10 %.
Lightness
59.41 %.

RYB

RYB(64, 105, 52)
Red
64 (25.2%)
Yellow
105 (41.0%)
Blue
52 (20.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
35.42°
Saturation
43.01 %.
Brightness / Value
75.69 %.

HWB

H: 35.42°

W: 43.14 %

B: 24.31 %

XYZ

X : 37.2

Y : 37.26

Z : 19.98

YXY

Y1 : 37.26

X : 0.39

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 24.31%

M : 37.65%

Y : 56.86%


LRV

~ 37.3 %

Munsell Color System

2.7Y 6.6/4.9

CIE-Lab

L : 67.47

A : 5.97

B : 30.26

CIE-Lch

L : 67.47

C : 30.84

H : 78.85

CIE-Luv

L : 67.47

U : 25.44

V : 37.55

Hunter-Lab

L : 61.04

A : 1.98

B : 23.32






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Empire Gold (SW 0012) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Empire Gold (SW 0012) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#C19A6B
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ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Empire Gold (SW 0012) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Empire Gold (SW 0012) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Empire Gold (SW 0012) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Empire Gold (SW 0012) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Empire Gold (SW 0012) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Empire Gold (SW 0012) to Pantone PMS


#BD9B60
PANTONE 7562 C
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
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PANTONE 4254 C
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
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PANTONE 4006 C
ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)
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PANTONE 466 C
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)


RAL Classic


Empire Gold (SW 0012) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Empire Gold (SW 0012) to RAL Classic


#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)
#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 6.15 (93.8% similar)


British Standard 4800


Empire Gold (SW 0012) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Empire Gold (SW 0012) to British Standard 4800


#BD984B
BS 08-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 6.24 (93.8% similar)
#AA9358
BS 10-A-07 - Wood Ash
ΔE - 6.77 (93.2% similar)
#E4AC74
BS 06-C-33 - Cameo
ΔE - 7.69 (92.3% similar)
#D3A54C
BS 08-C-33 - Beige
ΔE - 7.87 (92.1% similar)





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Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Empire Gold (SW 0012) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Sherwin Williams


Empire Gold (SW 0012) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Empire Gold (SW 0012) to Sherwin Williams


#C19F6E
Empire Gold (SW 0012)
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#BA9A67
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ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
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ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)


PPG Paints


Empire Gold (SW 0012) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Empire Gold (SW 0012) to PPG Paints


#C09C6A
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ΔE - 1.00 (99.0% similar)
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ΔE - 1.31 (98.7% similar)
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ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
#C2A377
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ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Empire Gold (SW 0012) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Empire Gold (SW 0012) to Dunn-Edwards


#BFA270
Bread Pudding (DE 6159)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#B89B6B
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ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
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Medallion (DEC 729)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)
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Root Beer Float (DE 5326)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)





Valspar


Empire Gold (SW 0012) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Empire Gold (SW 0012) to Valspar


#BDA076
Caraway Seed (3005-9C)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
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Warm Nutmeg (8003-20E)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#C79E5F
Wild Mustard Seed (M159)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Empire Gold (SW 0012) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Empire Gold (SW 0012) to Benjamin Moore


#C29B63
Coffeehouse Ochre (CW-385)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#C09D73
Peanut Shell (2162-40)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.8% similar)
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Simple Pleasures (1097)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#C19D73
Barley Harvest (1070)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)


Behr


Empire Gold (SW 0012) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Empire Gold (SW 0012) to Behr


#C69C6A
Amber Autumn (S290-5)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
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Classic Gold (PPU6-17)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
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Butter Nut (HDC-AC-13)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
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Spiced Mustard (S300-5)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Sherwin Williams Empire Gold (SW 0012) - #C19F6E Color Images and Patterns


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