Auric Armour Gold vs Summoning Sickness

How close are they?

ΔE 12.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Summoning Sickness is a little darker, cooler than Auric Armour Gold.

Can I use Summoning Sickness instead of Auric Armour Gold?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Summoning Sickness is a little darker, cooler than Auric Armour Gold.

Can I use Auric Armour Gold instead of Summoning Sickness?

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