Shin Gunto Gold vs Gold

Shin Gunto Gold

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

Gold

Brand
Tamiya
Range
PS Spray (polycarbonate)
Code
PS-13
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#e4ae0e (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 28.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Gold is noticeably lighter, much more saturated than Shin Gunto Gold.

Can I use Gold instead of Shin Gunto Gold?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 28). Gold is noticeably lighter, much more saturated than Shin Gunto Gold.

Can I use Shin Gunto Gold instead of Gold?

The same difference applies the other way round: Shin Gunto Gold is noticeably darker, much more muted.

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 Gold on the colour wheel

Other Tamiya paints close to Shin Gunto Gold

Other Army Painter paints close to Gold

All matches: Shin Gunto Gold equivalents · Gold equivalents

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