Emperor Gold vs Castellax Bronze

Emperor Gold

Brand
Army Painter
Range
John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code
Vol. 1 Metallic
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#684823 (estimate)

Castellax Bronze

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#9a6a3a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 17.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Castellax Bronze is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Emperor Gold.

Can I use Castellax Bronze instead of Emperor Gold?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Castellax Bronze is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Emperor Gold.

Can I use Emperor Gold instead of Castellax Bronze?

The same difference applies the other way round: Emperor Gold is noticeably darker, 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 Emperor Gold on the colour wheel See Castellax Bronze on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Emperor Gold

Other Army Painter paints close to Castellax Bronze

All matches: Emperor Gold equivalents · Castellax Bronze equivalents

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