True Brass vs Amber Gold

True Brass

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#8a7a50 (estimate)

Amber Gold

Brand
Reaper
Range
Master Series Paints
Code
09032
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#b78e5c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Amber Gold is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer than True Brass.

Can I use Amber Gold instead of True Brass?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Amber Gold is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer than True Brass.

Can I use True Brass instead of Amber Gold?

The same difference applies the other way round: True Brass is noticeably darker, more muted, 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.

See True Brass on the colour wheel See Amber Gold on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to True Brass

Other Army Painter paints close to Amber Gold

All matches: True Brass equivalents · Amber Gold equivalents

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