Golden Armour vs Antique Gold

Golden Armour

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Speedpaint 2.0
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#a06010 (estimate)

Antique Gold

Brand
Reaper
Range
MSP Metallics
Code
09050
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#a26c2e (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Antique Gold is a little lighter, more muted than Golden Armour.

Can I use Antique Gold instead of Golden Armour?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Antique Gold is a little lighter, more muted than Golden Armour.

Can I use Golden Armour instead of Antique Gold?

The same difference applies the other way round: Golden Armour is a little darker, 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 Golden Armour on the colour wheel See Antique Gold on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to Golden Armour

Other Army Painter paints close to Antique Gold

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