Bronze vs Tainted Gold

How close are they?

ΔE 13.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Tainted Gold is noticeably darker, more saturated than Bronze.

Can I use Tainted Gold instead of Bronze?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Tainted Gold is noticeably darker, more saturated than Bronze.

Can I use Bronze instead of Tainted Gold?

The same difference applies the other way round: Bronze 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.