Bright Gold vs Retributor Armour

Bright Gold

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#c8a020 (estimate)

Retributor Armour

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#b0902a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Retributor Armour is a little darker, more muted than Bright Gold.

Can I use Retributor Armour instead of Bright Gold?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Retributor Armour is a little darker, more muted than Bright Gold.

Can I use Bright Gold instead of Retributor Armour?

The same difference applies the other way round: Bright Gold is a little lighter, 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 Retributor Armour on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Bright Gold

Other Army Painter paints close to Retributor Armour

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