Cartridge Family vs Gold Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 9.3, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Gold Brown is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Cartridge Family.

Can I use Gold Brown instead of Cartridge Family?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Gold Brown is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Cartridge Family.

Can I use Cartridge Family instead of Gold Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Cartridge Family is a little darker, more saturated, warmer.

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.