Gold vs Auric Armour Gold

How close are they?

ΔE 14.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Auric Armour Gold is a little lighter, cooler than Gold.

Can I use Auric Armour Gold instead of Gold?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Auric Armour Gold is a little lighter, cooler than Gold.

Can I use Gold instead of Auric Armour Gold?

The same difference applies the other way round: Gold is a little darker, 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.