Gold 79 vs Obsidian Black

Gold 79

Brand
Kimera Kolors
Range
Signature Series
Code
Signature
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#89451e (estimate)

Obsidian Black

Brand
Vallejo
Range
True Metallic Metal
Code
77.120 Light
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#a7a8a8 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 54.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Obsidian Black is noticeably lighter, much more muted than Gold 79.

Can I use Obsidian Black instead of Gold 79?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 54). Obsidian Black is noticeably lighter, much more muted than Gold 79.

Can I use Gold 79 instead of Obsidian Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: Gold 79 is noticeably darker, much more saturated.

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 Gold 79 on the colour wheel See Obsidian Black on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Gold 79

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to Obsidian Black

All matches: Gold 79 equivalents · Obsidian Black equivalents

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