Emperor Gold vs Greenish Gold

Emperor Gold

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

Greenish Gold

Brand
Vallejo
Range
True Metallic Metal
Code
77.156 Shade
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#2e350d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 23.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Greenish Gold is noticeably darker, cooler than Emperor Gold.

Can I use Greenish Gold instead of Emperor Gold?

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

Can I use Emperor Gold instead of Greenish Gold?

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

Other Vallejo paints close to Emperor Gold

Other Army Painter paints close to Greenish Gold

All matches: Emperor Gold equivalents · Greenish Gold equivalents

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