Balthasar Gold vs Brass

Balthasar Gold

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

Brass

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Color
Code
70.801
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#583520 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 23.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Brass is noticeably darker, much more muted, warmer than Balthasar Gold.

Can I use Brass instead of Balthasar Gold?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 23). Brass is noticeably darker, much more muted, warmer than Balthasar Gold.

Can I use Balthasar Gold instead of Brass?

The same difference applies the other way round: Balthasar Gold is noticeably 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 Brass on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Balthasar Gold

Other Citadel paints close to Brass

All matches: Balthasar Gold equivalents · Brass equivalents

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