Gold vs Auric Armour Gold

How close are they?

ΔE 10.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Auric Armour Gold is a little darker, more saturated than Gold.

Can I use Auric Armour Gold instead of Gold?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Auric Armour Gold is a little darker, more saturated than Gold.

Can I use Gold instead of Auric Armour Gold?

The same difference applies the other way round: Gold is a little 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.