Brass Scorpion vs Antique Gold

Brass Scorpion

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#8a6a2a (estimate)

Antique Gold

Brand
Reaper
Range
MSP Metallics
Code
09050
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#a26c2e (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Antique Gold is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Brass Scorpion.

Can I use Antique Gold instead of Brass Scorpion?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Antique Gold is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Brass Scorpion.

Can I use Brass Scorpion instead of Antique Gold?

The same difference applies the other way round: Brass Scorpion is a little darker, more muted, 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 Brass Scorpion on the colour wheel See Antique Gold on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to Brass Scorpion

Other Citadel paints close to Antique Gold

All matches: Brass Scorpion equivalents · Antique Gold equivalents

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