Iron Hue vs Gold

Iron Hue

Brand
Kimera Kolors
Range
Signature Series
Code
Signature
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#b7b2ac (estimate)

Gold

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Color
Code
70.996
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#8c6229 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 45.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Gold is noticeably darker, much more saturated than Iron Hue.

Can I use Gold instead of Iron Hue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 46). Gold is noticeably darker, much more saturated than Iron Hue.

Can I use Iron Hue instead of Gold?

The same difference applies the other way round: Iron Hue is noticeably lighter, 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 Iron Hue on the colour wheel See Gold on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Iron Hue

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to Gold

All matches: Iron Hue equivalents · Gold equivalents

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