Brass vs Balthasar Gold

Brass

Brand
AMMO by Mig
Range
ATOM
Code
ATOM-20173
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#b39469 (estimate)

Balthasar Gold

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Air
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#7a5a22 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 24.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Balthasar Gold is noticeably darker, more saturated than Brass.

Can I use Balthasar Gold instead of Brass?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 24). Balthasar Gold is noticeably darker, more saturated than Brass.

Can I use Brass instead of Balthasar Gold?

The same difference applies the other way round: Brass is noticeably lighter, more muted.

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 Brass on the colour wheel See Balthasar Gold on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Brass

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Balthasar Gold

All matches: Brass equivalents · Balthasar Gold equivalents

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