Brass Scorpion vs Arcane Gold

Brass Scorpion

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

Arcane Gold

Brand
Vallejo
Range
True Metallic Metal
Code
77.137 Base
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#aa7d3c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Arcane Gold is a little lighter, warmer than Brass Scorpion.

Can I use Arcane Gold instead of Brass Scorpion?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Arcane Gold is a little lighter, warmer than Brass Scorpion.

Can I use Brass Scorpion instead of Arcane Gold?

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

Other Vallejo paints close to Brass Scorpion

Other Citadel paints close to Arcane Gold

All matches: Brass Scorpion equivalents · Arcane Gold equivalents

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