Emperor Gold vs Orgoth Bronze

Emperor Gold

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

Orgoth Bronze

Brand
Formula P3
Range
P3 Metallics
Code
93171
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#5c5337 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Orgoth Bronze is more muted, cooler than Emperor Gold.

Can I use Orgoth Bronze instead of Emperor Gold?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Orgoth Bronze is more muted, cooler than Emperor Gold.

Can I use Emperor Gold instead of Orgoth Bronze?

The same difference applies the other way round: Emperor Gold is more saturated, warmer.

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 Orgoth Bronze on the colour wheel

Other Formula P3 paints close to Emperor Gold

Other Army Painter paints close to Orgoth Bronze

All matches: Emperor Gold equivalents · Orgoth Bronze equivalents

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