Shin Gunto Gold vs Auric Armour Gold

Shin Gunto Gold

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Historical
Code
WP4166P
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#b08a30 (estimate)

Auric Armour Gold

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#b09a3a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 9.3, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Auric Armour Gold is a little lighter, cooler than Shin Gunto Gold.

Can I use Auric Armour Gold instead of Shin Gunto Gold?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Auric Armour Gold is a little lighter, cooler than Shin Gunto Gold.

Can I use Shin Gunto Gold instead of Auric Armour Gold?

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

Other Citadel paints close to Shin Gunto Gold

Other Army Painter paints close to Auric Armour Gold

All matches: Shin Gunto Gold equivalents · Auric Armour Gold equivalents

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