Old Gold's approximate swatch sits in the metallic gold family: dark in tone, moderate in saturation, warm in cast. Digital color suggestions within Vallejo are Bronze Green for a darker step and Brass for a lighter step. The leading same-type candidate, P3 Paints Copper Pipe, scores 86 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
Old Gold equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Old Gold. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest P3 Paints equivalent: P3 Paints Copper Pipe, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.9).
Nearest in the Two Thin Coats catalog: Two Thin Coats Spartan Bronze, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.5).
Best Monument Pro Acryl option: Monument Pro Acryl Copper, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 7.0).
From Citadel: Citadel Hashut Copper, a broader digital color reference (delta E 7.5).
In the digital values, P3 Paints Copper Pipe is slightly darker. Coat thickness, undercoat and finish can change the physical comparison.
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
Two Thin Coats
Monument Pro Acryl
Citadel
AK Interactive
The Army Painter
Humbrol
Revell
Tamiya
Green Stuff World
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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 Vallejo Old Gold?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is P3 Paints Copper Pipe at 86% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What finish is Old Gold?
The catalog classifies Old 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 Old Gold with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Brass for a lighter step and Bronze Green for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.