Burnt Tin vs Emperor Gold

Burnt Tin

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
3rd Gen Metallic
Code
AK11198
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#36200d (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 21.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Emperor Gold is noticeably lighter, more saturated, cooler than Burnt Tin.

Can I use Emperor Gold instead of Burnt Tin?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 22). Emperor Gold is noticeably lighter, more saturated, cooler than Burnt Tin.

Can I use Burnt Tin instead of Emperor Gold?

The same difference applies the other way round: Burnt Tin is noticeably darker, 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 Burnt Tin on the colour wheel See Emperor Gold on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Burnt Tin

Other AK Interactive paints close to Emperor Gold

All matches: Burnt Tin equivalents · Emperor Gold equivalents

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