Golden Shine vs Obsidian Black

Golden Shine

Brand
Nocturna Models
Range
N-Paint Metal
Code
NA53
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#93923a (estimate)

Obsidian Black

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

How close are they?

ΔE 48.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Obsidian Black is a little lighter, much more muted than Golden Shine.

Can I use Obsidian Black instead of Golden Shine?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 48). Obsidian Black is a little lighter, much more muted than Golden Shine.

Can I use Golden Shine instead of Obsidian Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: Golden Shine is a little 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 Golden Shine on the colour wheel See Obsidian Black on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Golden Shine

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Obsidian Black

All matches: Golden Shine equivalents · Obsidian Black equivalents

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