Empire Gold 12 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C19F6E, LRV 37 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Silence is Golden from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C19F6E · 12
Empire Gold
37%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Empire Gold Technical Profile
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Empire Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Empire Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsEmpire Gold
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sSilence is Golden
Silence is Golden
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Welcome Home
PPG
Nearly identical
Silence is Golden
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Ground Cumin
Behr
Nearly identical
Cork Board
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Antelope Hide
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bread Pudding
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Coffeehouse Ochre
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Banana Nut
Kilz
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Empire Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Empire Gold
#C19F6E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADB280
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Empire Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Empire Gold Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Empire Gold.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Empire Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Empire Gold have?
Empire Gold by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Empire Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Empire Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Empire Gold are Silence is Golden by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Welcome Home by PPG (a near-identical match), A Touch of Gold by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Empire Gold's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Empire Gold?
Empire Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 37.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Empire Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.