Emperor Gold vs Brass

Emperor Gold

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

Brass

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Color
Code
70.801
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#583520 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Brass is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Emperor Gold.

Can I use Brass instead of Emperor Gold?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Brass is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Emperor Gold.

Can I use Emperor Gold instead of Brass?

The same difference applies the other way round: Emperor Gold is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler.

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 Brass on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Emperor Gold

Other Army Painter paints close to Brass

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