Necron Compound vs Champagne Gold

Necron Compound

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Dry
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#8a9088 (estimate)

Champagne Gold

Brand
Tamiya
Range
TS Spray
Code
TS-75
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#c5b993 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 23.8, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Champagne Gold is noticeably lighter, much more saturated than Necron Compound.

Can I use Champagne Gold instead of Necron Compound?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 24). Champagne Gold is noticeably lighter, much more saturated than Necron Compound.

Can I use Necron Compound instead of Champagne Gold?

The same difference applies the other way round: Necron Compound is noticeably darker, much 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 Necron Compound on the colour wheel See Champagne Gold on the colour wheel

Other Tamiya paints close to Necron Compound

Other Citadel paints close to Champagne Gold

All matches: Necron Compound equivalents · Champagne Gold equivalents

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