Tainted Gold vs Runic Gold

How close are they?

ΔE 12.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Runic Gold is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Tainted Gold.

Can I use Runic Gold instead of Tainted Gold?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Runic Gold is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Tainted Gold.

Can I use Tainted Gold instead of Runic Gold?

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