Emperor Gold vs Imperial Gold

Emperor Gold

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

Imperial Gold

Brand
Vallejo
Range
True Metallic Metal
Code
77.143 Shade
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#633d1a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.4, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Imperial Gold is a little darker, warmer than Emperor Gold.

Can I use Imperial Gold instead of Emperor Gold?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Imperial Gold is a little darker, warmer than Emperor Gold.

Can I use Emperor Gold instead of Imperial Gold?

The same difference applies the other way round: Emperor Gold is a little lighter, 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 Imperial Gold on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Emperor Gold

Other Army Painter paints close to Imperial Gold

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