Iridescent Bronze (Fine) vs Imperial Gold

How close are they?

ΔE 11.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Imperial Gold is more saturated, warmer than Iridescent Bronze (Fine). They are different kinds of paint: Golden Iridescent Bronze (Fine) is a pearl paint and Vallejo Imperial Gold is a metallic, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Imperial Gold instead of Iridescent Bronze (Fine)?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Imperial Gold is more saturated, warmer than Iridescent Bronze (Fine). They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Iridescent Bronze (Fine) instead of Imperial Gold?

The same difference applies the other way round: Iridescent Bronze (Fine) is more muted, cooler.

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.