Thallax Gold vs Gold

Thallax Gold

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Air
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#c8a028 (estimate)

Gold

Brand
Tamiya
Range
PS Spray (polycarbonate)
Code
PS-13
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#e4ae0e (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Gold is a little lighter, much more saturated than Thallax Gold.

Can I use Gold instead of Thallax Gold?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Gold is a little lighter, much more saturated than Thallax Gold.

Can I use Thallax Gold instead of Gold?

The same difference applies the other way round: Thallax Gold is a little 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 Thallax Gold on the colour wheel See Gold on the colour wheel

Other Tamiya paints close to Thallax Gold

Other Citadel paints close to Gold

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