Balthasar Gold vs Cartridge Family

Balthasar Gold

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Air
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#7a5a22 (estimate)

Cartridge Family

Brand
Turbo Dork
Range
Metallic
Code
Black base
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#ac6b27 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 20.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Cartridge Family is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, warmer than Balthasar Gold.

Can I use Cartridge Family instead of Balthasar Gold?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 20). Cartridge Family is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, warmer than Balthasar Gold.

Can I use Balthasar Gold instead of Cartridge Family?

The same difference applies the other way round: Balthasar Gold is noticeably darker, much 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 Balthasar Gold on the colour wheel See Cartridge Family on the colour wheel

Other Turbo Dork paints close to Balthasar Gold

Other Citadel paints close to Cartridge Family

All matches: Balthasar Gold equivalents · Cartridge Family equivalents

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