Tainted Gold vs Tarnished Brass

How close are they?

ΔE 7.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Tarnished Brass is a little darker, more saturated than Tainted Gold.

Can I use Tarnished Brass instead of Tainted Gold?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Tarnished Brass is a little darker, more saturated than Tainted Gold.

Can I use Tainted Gold instead of Tarnished Brass?

The same difference applies the other way round: Tainted Gold is a little lighter, 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.