The digital color reference is a vivid, very dark metallic gold leaning neutral. For highlights, the digital catalog suggests testing Citadel Leadbelcher. Monument Pro Acryl Dark Bronze is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 81 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Balthasar Gold equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Citadel Balthasar Gold have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Monument Pro Acryl equivalent: Monument Pro Acryl Dark Bronze, similar digital colors (delta E 3.8).
The P3 Paints pick: P3 Paints Boiler Black, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.2).
Nearest in the AK Interactive catalog: AK Interactive Brown Black, similar digital colors (delta E 2.5); different broad paint-type group: standard paint.
Best Vallejo option: Vallejo Charred Brown, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.6); different broad paint-type group: standard paint.
Our digital comparison places Monument Pro Acryl Dark Bronze slightly cooler and more muted than the original swatch. Use that as a clue for selecting test paints, not a prediction of dried-paint appearance.
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.
Monument Pro Acryl
P3 Paints
AK Interactive
Vallejo
Green Stuff World
The Army Painter
Scale75
Humbrol
Tamiya
Revell
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 1 other brand 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 Citadel Balthasar Gold?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Monument Pro Acryl Dark Bronze at 81% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What finish is Balthasar Gold?
The catalog classifies Balthasar 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 Balthasar Gold with?
A computed lighter-color suggestion for Balthasar Gold is Leadbelcher from Citadel. No darker step is stored in this catalog's ladder. Test how the candidate layers before using it on the model.