Emperor Gold vs Electrum

Emperor Gold

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

Electrum

Brand
Turbo Dork
Range
TurboShift
Code
Black base
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#73744f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 22.8, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Electrum is noticeably lighter, more muted, cooler than Emperor Gold.

Can I use Electrum instead of Emperor Gold?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 23). Electrum is noticeably lighter, more muted, cooler than Emperor Gold.

Can I use Emperor Gold instead of Electrum?

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

Other Turbo Dork paints close to Emperor Gold

Other Army Painter paints close to Electrum

All matches: Emperor Gold equivalents · Electrum equivalents

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