The stored digital swatch for Tainted Gold is a mid-tone moderate metallic gold with a warm undertone. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Weapon Bronze and Brazen Copper, both The Army Painter paints selected from the digital catalog. The leading same-type candidate, Humbrol Metalcote Satin Bronze, scores 87 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
Tainted Gold equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Tainted Gold. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Humbrol equivalent: Humbrol 8191 Metalcote Satin Bronze, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.6).
From Monument Pro Acryl: Monument Pro Acryl Bright Gold, similar digital colors (delta E 3.4).
Citadel's closest color: Citadel Liberator Gold, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 6.0).
Nearest in the Vallejo catalog: Vallejo Gold, a broader digital color reference (delta E 6.0).
The stored swatch for Humbrol Metalcote Satin Bronze is slightly cooler and more muted than the swatch for Tainted Gold. Test both paints over the same primer to check the actual result.
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.
Humbrol
Monument Pro Acryl
Citadel
Vallejo
P3 Paints
AK Interactive
Two Thin Coats
Scale75
Green Stuff World
Revell
Tamiya
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Found in 2 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to The Army Painter Tainted Gold?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Humbrol Metalcote Satin Bronze at 87% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What finish is Tainted Gold?
The catalog classifies Tainted 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 Tainted Gold with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Brazen Copper for a lighter step and Weapon Bronze for a darker step, both from The Army Painter. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.