Bright Gold vs Dragon's Gold

Bright Gold

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Air
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#c8a018 (estimate)

Dragon's Gold

Brand
Two Thin Coats
Range
Metallics
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#e7b652 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dragon's Gold is a little lighter, more muted than Bright Gold.

Can I use Dragon's Gold instead of Bright Gold?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Dragon's Gold is a little lighter, more muted than Bright Gold.

Can I use Bright Gold instead of Dragon's Gold?

The same difference applies the other way round: Bright Gold is a little darker, more saturated.

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 Bright Gold on the colour wheel See Dragon's Gold on the colour wheel

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