Balthasar Gold vs Scorched Metal

Balthasar Gold

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

Scorched Metal

Brand
Reaper
Range
MSP Metallics
Code
09125
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#6d4a38 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 21.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Scorched Metal is a little darker, much more muted, warmer than Balthasar Gold.

Can I use Scorched Metal instead of Balthasar Gold?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 21). Scorched Metal is a little darker, much more muted, warmer than Balthasar Gold.

Can I use Balthasar Gold instead of Scorched Metal?

The same difference applies the other way round: Balthasar Gold is a little lighter, much more saturated, 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 Scorched Metal on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to Balthasar Gold

Other Citadel paints close to Scorched Metal

All matches: Balthasar Gold equivalents · Scorched Metal equivalents

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