Emperor Gold vs Dark Elder Bronze

Emperor Gold

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

Dark Elder Bronze

Brand
Green Stuff World
Range
Metallic & Colorshift
Code
1866
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#3a2815 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 19.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Dark Elder Bronze is noticeably darker, much more muted than Emperor Gold.

Can I use Dark Elder Bronze instead of Emperor Gold?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 20). Dark Elder Bronze is noticeably darker, much more muted than Emperor Gold.

Can I use Emperor Gold instead of Dark Elder Bronze?

The same difference applies the other way round: Emperor Gold is noticeably lighter, much 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 Emperor Gold on the colour wheel See Dark Elder Bronze on the colour wheel

Other Green Stuff World paints close to Emperor Gold

Other Army Painter paints close to Dark Elder Bronze

All matches: Emperor Gold equivalents · Dark Elder Bronze equivalents

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