Tainted Gold vs Castellax Bronze

How close are they?

ΔE 14.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Castellax Bronze is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Tainted Gold.

Can I use Castellax Bronze instead of Tainted Gold?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Castellax Bronze is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Tainted Gold.

Can I use Tainted Gold instead of Castellax Bronze?

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