White Gold vs Imperial Gold

White Gold

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Metallics
Code
029
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#d8c898 (estimate)

Imperial Gold

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

How close are they?

ΔE 13.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Imperial Gold is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than White Gold.

Can I use Imperial Gold instead of White Gold?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Imperial Gold is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than White Gold.

Can I use White Gold instead of Imperial Gold?

The same difference applies the other way round: White Gold is a little lighter, 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.

See White Gold on the colour wheel See Imperial Gold on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to White Gold

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Imperial Gold

All matches: White Gold equivalents · Imperial Gold equivalents

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