Black Metal vs Emperor Gold

Black Metal

Brand
AMMO by Mig
Range
IONIC Smart Colors
Code
IONIC-0173
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#4f4b3c (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 20.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Emperor Gold is much more saturated, warmer than Black Metal.

Can I use Emperor Gold instead of Black Metal?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 21). Emperor Gold is much more saturated, warmer than Black Metal.

Can I use Black Metal instead of Emperor Gold?

The same difference applies the other way round: Black Metal 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.

See Black Metal on the colour wheel See Emperor Gold on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Black Metal

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Emperor Gold

All matches: Black Metal equivalents · Emperor Gold equivalents

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