Gold Rush vs Arcane Gold

How close are they?

ΔE 13.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Arcane Gold is noticeably darker, more muted, warmer than Gold Rush.

Can I use Arcane Gold instead of Gold Rush?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Arcane Gold is noticeably darker, more muted, warmer than Gold Rush.

Can I use Gold Rush instead of Arcane Gold?

The same difference applies the other way round: Gold Rush is noticeably lighter, more saturated, 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.