Gold's approximate swatch sits in the metallic gold family: mid-tone in tone, vivid in saturation, warm in cast. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Rusty Brass and Golden Brown, both AK Interactive paints selected from the digital catalog. P3 Paints Rhulic Gold is a close digital color candidate at 90 percent within the same broad paint-type group. A high digital score does not certify a physical match; compare it with the original after drying.
Gold equivalents in other ranges
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Gold with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest P3 Paints equivalent: P3 Paints Rhulic Gold, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.9).
- Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Gold, similar digital colors (delta E 2.7).
- Nearest in the Monument Pro Acryl catalog: Monument Pro Acryl Bright Gold, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.5).
- Best Citadel option: Citadel Liberator Gold, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.7).
- From The Army Painter: The Army Painter Tainted Gold, a loose digital color reference (delta E 8.1).
- Humbrol's closest color: Humbrol 55 Bronze, a loose digital color reference (delta E 8.4).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.9. That does not measure dried-paint appearance, sheen or coverage; compare test patches before substituting.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
P3 Paints
Vallejo
Monument Pro Acryl
Citadel
The Army Painter
Humbrol
Green Stuff World
Revell
Scale75
About this color
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Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 2 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Gold?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is P3 Paints Rhulic Gold at 90% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Gold?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Gold at 86% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What finish is Gold?
The catalog classifies Gold as metallic, with its digital swatch in the gold family. A flat digital color cannot represent metallic reflection or flake appearance. Check the actual product before substituting another metallic or a standard paint.
What do I highlight and shade Gold with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Golden Brown for a lighter step and Rusty Brass for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.