Bronze vs Emperor Gold

Bronze

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
AK Quick Gen
Code
AK17069
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#7b5840 (estimate)

Emperor Gold

Brand
Army Painter
Range
John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code
Vol. 1 Metallic
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#684823 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Emperor Gold is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Bronze.

Can I use Emperor Gold instead of Bronze?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Emperor Gold is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Bronze.

Can I use Bronze instead of Emperor Gold?

The same difference applies the other way round: Bronze is a little lighter, more muted, warmer.

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.

See Bronze on the colour wheel See Emperor Gold on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Bronze

Other AK Interactive paints close to Emperor Gold

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