Old Gold vs Greenish Gold

How close are they?

ΔE 10.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Greenish Gold is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Old Gold.

Can I use Greenish Gold instead of Old Gold?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Greenish Gold is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Old Gold.

Can I use Old Gold instead of Greenish Gold?

The same difference applies the other way round: Old Gold is a little lighter, more saturated, 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.