Brass vs Balthasar Gold

How close are they?

ΔE 7.6, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Balthasar Gold is a little darker, more muted than Brass.

Can I use Balthasar Gold instead of Brass?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Balthasar Gold is a little darker, more muted than Brass.

Can I use Brass instead of Balthasar Gold?

The same difference applies the other way round: Brass is a little lighter, more saturated.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.