Balthasar Gold vs Heirloom Gold

Balthasar Gold

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

Heirloom Gold

Brand
Two Thin Coats
Range
Metallics
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#c69e5d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 27.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Heirloom Gold is noticeably lighter than Balthasar Gold.

Can I use Heirloom Gold instead of Balthasar Gold?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 27). Heirloom Gold is noticeably lighter than Balthasar Gold.

Can I use Balthasar Gold instead of Heirloom Gold?

The same difference applies the other way round: Balthasar Gold is noticeably darker.

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 Heirloom Gold on the colour wheel

Other Two Thin Coats paints close to Balthasar Gold

Other Citadel paints close to Heirloom Gold

All matches: Balthasar Gold equivalents · Heirloom Gold equivalents

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