Gehenna's Gold vs Tarnished Brass

Gehenna's Gold

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#b8862a (estimate)

Tarnished Brass

Brand
Reaper
Range
MSP Metallics
Code
09198
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#946c1a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Tarnished Brass is noticeably darker, more muted than Gehenna's Gold.

Can I use Tarnished Brass instead of Gehenna's Gold?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Tarnished Brass is noticeably darker, more muted than Gehenna's Gold.

Can I use Gehenna's Gold instead of Tarnished Brass?

The same difference applies the other way round: Gehenna's Gold is noticeably lighter, more saturated.

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 Gehenna's Gold on the colour wheel See Tarnished Brass on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to Gehenna's Gold

Other Citadel paints close to Tarnished Brass

All matches: Gehenna's Gold equivalents · Tarnished Brass equivalents

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