Balthasar Gold vs Arcane Gold

Balthasar Gold

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

Arcane Gold

Brand
Vallejo
Range
True Metallic Metal
Code
77.177 Airbrush
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#aa7c3d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 16.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Arcane Gold is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Balthasar Gold.

Can I use Arcane Gold instead of Balthasar Gold?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Arcane Gold is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Balthasar Gold.

Can I use Balthasar Gold instead of Arcane Gold?

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

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 Arcane Gold on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Balthasar Gold

Other Citadel paints close to Arcane Gold

All matches: Balthasar Gold equivalents · Arcane Gold equivalents

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