Hoard Bronze vs Palomino Gold

How close are they?

ΔE 8.4, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Palomino Gold is more saturated, warmer than Hoard Bronze.

Can I use Palomino Gold instead of Hoard Bronze?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Palomino Gold is more saturated, warmer than Hoard Bronze.

Can I use Hoard Bronze instead of Palomino Gold?

The same difference applies the other way round: Hoard Bronze is more muted, 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.