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Empire Gold
37%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Empire Gold Technical Profile
What color is Empire Gold? It's a medium warm brown with the hex code #C19F6E. Colors similar to Empire Gold include Hirshfield's Silence Is Golden, PPG Welcome Home, Vista Paint Silence is Golden. Empire Gold has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 37 gives Empire Gold depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Empire Gold pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Empire Gold
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Silence Is Golden
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Welcome Home
PPG
Nearly identical
Silence is Golden
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Ground Cumin
Behr
Nearly identical
Gold Dust Met.
MPC
Nearly identical
Antelope Hide
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bread Pudding
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Coffeehouse Ochre
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
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 belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Empire Gold from other brands?
The closest matches are Silence Is Golden by Hirshfield's (#C2A06D), Welcome Home by PPG (#C09C6A), Silence is Golden by Vista Paint (#BF9E6A). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Empire Gold?
Empire Gold has an LRV of 37.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.