Gold vs Gemstone Red

Gold

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
AK Quick Gen
Code
AK17065
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#b1612e (estimate)

Gemstone Red

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Air
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#8a1a24 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 32.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Gemstone Red is noticeably darker, cooler than Gold.

Can I use Gemstone Red instead of Gold?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 32). Gemstone Red is noticeably darker, cooler than Gold.

Can I use Gold instead of Gemstone Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Gold is noticeably lighter, 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 Gold on the colour wheel See Gemstone Red on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Gold

Other AK Interactive paints close to Gemstone Red

All matches: Gold equivalents · Gemstone Red equivalents

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