Gold vs Imperial Gold

Gold

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
3rd Gen Metallic
Code
AK11191
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#af8335 (estimate)

Imperial Gold

Brand
Vallejo
Range
True Metallic Metal
Code
77.103 Light
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#dcba79 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 22.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Imperial Gold is noticeably lighter, more muted than Gold.

Can I use Imperial Gold instead of Gold?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 22). Imperial Gold is noticeably lighter, more muted than Gold.

Can I use Gold instead of Imperial Gold?

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

See Gold on the colour wheel See Imperial Gold on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Gold

Other AK Interactive paints close to Imperial Gold

All matches: Gold equivalents · Imperial Gold equivalents

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