Burnt Metal vs Emperor Gold

Burnt Metal

Brand
AMMO by Mig
Range
IONIC Smart Colors
Code
IONIC-0176
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#7c6349 (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 13.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Emperor Gold is noticeably darker, more saturated than Burnt Metal.

Can I use Emperor Gold instead of Burnt Metal?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Emperor Gold is noticeably darker, more saturated than Burnt Metal.

Can I use Burnt Metal instead of Emperor Gold?

The same difference applies the other way round: Burnt Metal 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 Burnt Metal on the colour wheel See Emperor Gold on the colour wheel

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