Iron Warriors vs Old Gold

Iron Warriors

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#5a5048 (estimate)

Old Gold

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Color
Code
70.878
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#46311e (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 16.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Old Gold is noticeably darker, more saturated than Iron Warriors.

Can I use Old Gold instead of Iron Warriors?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Old Gold is noticeably darker, more saturated than Iron Warriors.

Can I use Iron Warriors instead of Old Gold?

The same difference applies the other way round: Iron Warriors is noticeably lighter, 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 Iron Warriors on the colour wheel See Old Gold on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Iron Warriors

Other Citadel paints close to Old Gold

All matches: Iron Warriors equivalents · Old Gold equivalents

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