Light Bronze vs Imperial Gold

Light Bronze

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Metallics
Code
026
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#b89868 (estimate)

Imperial Gold

Brand
Vallejo
Range
True Metallic Metal
Code
77.103 Light
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#dcba79 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Imperial Gold is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Light Bronze.

Can I use Imperial Gold instead of Light Bronze?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Imperial Gold is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Light Bronze.

Can I use Light Bronze instead of Imperial Gold?

The same difference applies the other way round: Light Bronze is noticeably darker, 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 Light Bronze on the colour wheel See Imperial Gold on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Light Bronze

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Imperial Gold

All matches: Light Bronze equivalents · Imperial Gold equivalents

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