Tainted Gold vs Gold Leaf

Tainted Gold

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#9a7a30 (estimate)

Gold Leaf

Brand
Tamiya
Range
X Gloss Acrylic
Code
X-12
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#c89f2d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 22.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Gold Leaf is noticeably lighter, much more saturated than Tainted Gold.

Can I use Gold Leaf instead of Tainted Gold?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 23). Gold Leaf is noticeably lighter, much more saturated than Tainted Gold.

Can I use Tainted Gold instead of Gold Leaf?

The same difference applies the other way round: Tainted 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 Tainted Gold on the colour wheel See Gold Leaf on the colour wheel

Other Tamiya paints close to Tainted Gold

Other Army Painter paints close to Gold Leaf

All matches: Tainted Gold equivalents · Gold Leaf equivalents

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