Burnt Iron vs Emperor Gold

Burnt Iron

Brand
AMMO by Mig
Range
ATOM
Code
ATOM-20169
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#432c23 (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 21.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Emperor Gold is noticeably lighter, much more saturated than Burnt Iron.

Can I use Emperor Gold instead of Burnt Iron?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 21). Emperor Gold is noticeably lighter, much more saturated than Burnt Iron.

Can I use Burnt Iron instead of Emperor Gold?

The same difference applies the other way round: Burnt Iron is noticeably darker, much 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 Burnt Iron on the colour wheel See Emperor Gold on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Burnt Iron

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Emperor Gold

All matches: Burnt Iron equivalents · Emperor Gold equivalents

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