The stored digital swatch for Gold is a light vivid metallic gold with a warm undertone. For a darker step, the digital catalog suggests testing Humbrol Brass. The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is Tamiya Gold Leaf, scoring 100 percent digital color similarity. A high digital score does not certify a physical match; compare it with the original after drying.
Gold equivalents in other ranges
A very close digital color exists in the same broad paint-type group. 5 brands have listed results scoring at least 78%, including any different-type references.
Closest Tamiya equivalent: Tamiya X-12 Gold Leaf, very close stored digital colors (delta E 0.0).
- Nearest in the The Army Painter catalog: The Army Painter Glittering Loot, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.7).
- Best AK Interactive option: AK Interactive Old Gold, a broader digital color reference (delta E 8.0).
- From Two Thin Coats: Two Thin Coats Heirloom Gold, a loose digital color reference (delta E 8.2).
- Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Buff, similar digital colors (delta E 3.0); different broad paint-type group: standard paint.
- Nearest in the Citadel catalog: Citadel Armageddon Dust, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.0); different broad paint-type group: technical / primer.
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 0.0. 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.
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The Army Painter
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Two Thin Coats
Vallejo
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Highlight and shade ladder
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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 Humbrol Gold?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Tamiya Gold Leaf at 100% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Gold?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Glittering Loot at 77% 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?
A computed darker-color suggestion for Gold is Brass from Humbrol. No lighter step is stored in this catalog's ladder; compare test patches to build a highlight recipe.