Emperor Gold vs Antique Gold

Emperor Gold

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

Antique Gold

Brand
Green Stuff World
Range
Metallic & Colorshift
Code
1871
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#aa8c37 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 34.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Antique Gold is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, cooler than Emperor Gold.

Can I use Antique Gold instead of Emperor Gold?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 34). Antique Gold is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, cooler than Emperor Gold.

Can I use Emperor Gold instead of Antique Gold?

The same difference applies the other way round: Emperor Gold is noticeably darker, much more muted, 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 Antique Gold on the colour wheel

Other Green Stuff World paints close to Emperor Gold

Other Army Painter paints close to Antique Gold

All matches: Emperor Gold equivalents · Antique Gold equivalents

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