Skullcrusher Brass vs Gold

Skullcrusher Brass

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#a8883a (estimate)

Gold

Brand
Tamiya
Range
TS Spray
Code
TS-21
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#d2ab2c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 24.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Gold is noticeably lighter, much more saturated than Skullcrusher Brass.

Can I use Gold instead of Skullcrusher Brass?

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

Can I use Skullcrusher Brass instead of Gold?

The same difference applies the other way round: Skullcrusher Brass 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 Skullcrusher Brass on the colour wheel See Gold on the colour wheel

Other Tamiya paints close to Skullcrusher Brass

Other Citadel paints close to Gold

All matches: Skullcrusher Brass equivalents · Gold equivalents

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