Metallic Black vs Old Gold

Metallic Black

Brand
Tamiya
Range
TS Spray
Code
TS-40
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#424242 (estimate)

Old Gold

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Color
Code
70.878
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#46311e (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 18.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Old Gold is a little darker, much more saturated than Metallic Black.

Can I use Old Gold instead of Metallic Black?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Old Gold is a little darker, much more saturated than Metallic Black.

Can I use Metallic Black instead of Old Gold?

The same difference applies the other way round: Metallic Black is a little 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 Metallic Black on the colour wheel See Old Gold on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Metallic Black

Other Tamiya paints close to Old Gold

All matches: Metallic Black equivalents · Old Gold equivalents

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