Emperor Gold vs Metallic Black

Emperor Gold

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

Metallic Black

Brand
Tamiya
Range
TS Spray
Code
TS-40
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#424242 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 29.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Metallic Black is a little darker, much more muted than Emperor Gold.

Can I use Metallic Black instead of Emperor Gold?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 29). Metallic Black is a little darker, much more muted than Emperor Gold.

Can I use Emperor Gold instead of Metallic Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: Emperor Gold is a little 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 Metallic Black on the colour wheel

Other Tamiya paints close to Emperor Gold

Other Army Painter paints close to Metallic Black

All matches: Emperor Gold equivalents · Metallic Black equivalents

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