Rusty Brass vs Emperor Gold

Rusty Brass

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
3rd Gen Metallic
Code
AK11195
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#8f5922 (estimate)

Emperor Gold

Brand
Army Painter
Range
John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code
Vol. 1 Metallic
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#684823 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 17.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Emperor Gold is a little darker, much more muted than Rusty Brass.

Can I use Emperor Gold instead of Rusty Brass?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Emperor Gold is a little darker, much more muted than Rusty Brass.

Can I use Rusty Brass instead of Emperor Gold?

The same difference applies the other way round: Rusty Brass is a little lighter, much 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 Rusty Brass on the colour wheel See Emperor Gold on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Rusty Brass

Other AK Interactive paints close to Emperor Gold

All matches: Rusty Brass equivalents · Emperor Gold equivalents

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