Balthasar Gold vs Runic Gold

Balthasar Gold

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

Runic Gold

Brand
Nocturna Models
Range
N-Paint Metal
Code
NA52
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#807006 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 20.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Runic Gold is a little lighter, much more saturated, cooler than Balthasar Gold.

Can I use Runic Gold instead of Balthasar Gold?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 20). Runic Gold is a little lighter, much more saturated, cooler than Balthasar Gold.

Can I use Balthasar Gold instead of Runic Gold?

The same difference applies the other way round: Balthasar Gold is a little darker, much more muted, 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.

See Balthasar Gold on the colour wheel See Runic Gold on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Balthasar Gold

Other Citadel paints close to Runic Gold

All matches: Balthasar Gold equivalents · Runic Gold equivalents

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