Old Gold vs Retributor Armour

How close are they?

ΔE 14.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Retributor Armour is much more saturated, warmer than Old Gold.

Can I use Retributor Armour instead of Old Gold?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Retributor Armour is much more saturated, warmer than Old Gold.

Can I use Old Gold instead of Retributor Armour?

The same difference applies the other way round: Old Gold is much more muted, cooler.

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.