Emperor Gold vs Bronze

Emperor Gold

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

Bronze

Brand
Tamiya
Range
X Gloss Acrylic
Code
X-33
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#816c6b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 27.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Bronze is noticeably lighter, much more muted, cooler than Emperor Gold.

Can I use Bronze instead of Emperor Gold?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 28). Bronze is noticeably lighter, much more muted, cooler than Emperor Gold.

Can I use Emperor Gold instead of Bronze?

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

Other Tamiya paints close to Emperor Gold

Other Army Painter paints close to Bronze

All matches: Emperor Gold equivalents · Bronze equivalents

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