Brass vs Polished Gold

Brass

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

Polished Gold

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Game Color Metallic
Code
72.055
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#e9d7a2 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 24.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Polished Gold is noticeably lighter, cooler than Brass.

Can I use Polished Gold instead of Brass?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 24). Polished Gold is noticeably lighter, cooler than Brass.

Can I use Brass instead of Polished Gold?

The same difference applies the other way round: Brass is noticeably darker, 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.

See Brass on the colour wheel See Polished Gold on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Brass

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Polished Gold

All matches: Brass equivalents · Polished Gold equivalents

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