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Empire Gold

Often used for its versatile qualities, Empire Gold remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. We've gathered 2 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#C19F6E

LRV

37.26

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Light Reflectance Value
37.26
Medium
TemperatureWarm
SaturationMidtone

Empire Gold in Real Rooms

Empire Gold has a medium-high LRV of 37.26 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Yellow family, the photos below show it applied in a living room.

2 Living Room Photos

There is a specific "glow" that Empire Gold takes on during the golden hour in a living room. As the sun sets, the pigments react with the low-angled light to create a hazy, ethereal atmosphere that feels incredibly high-end. It's a color that rewards those who use the room during the transition of the day.

SW Empire Gold hallway color

Hallway walls glow with warm Empire Gold throughout this inviting passage.

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Sherwin Williams Empire Gold hallway color

Architectural walls transition beautifully in rich Empire Gold tones.

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Color Codes

HEX#C19F6E
RGB193, 159, 110
HSL35° 40% 59%
CMYK0 18 43 24
CIE LabL: 67.5 a: 6.0 b: 30.3
XYZX: 37.21 Y: 37.26 Z: 19.98