Metallic Paint

Greedy Gold Equivalent

Greedy Gold is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Greedy Gold equivalent is True Metal Brass (AK Interactive) (ΔE 3.5).
For the Greedy Gold equivalent Vallejo, Brassy Brass (72.058) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 3.8).
The best Greedy Gold Army Painter equivalent is Weapon Bronze (Army Painter) (ΔE 7.2).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

These 5 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
True Metal BrassAK Interactive
ΔE 3.5moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
2
Brassy Brass (72.058)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 3.8moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
Dwarven GoldScale75
ΔE 4.4moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
Copper (70.998)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 5.4moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
5
True Metal BronzeAK Interactive
ΔE 5.5moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Greedy Gold?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Greedy Gold in the current local catalogue is True Metal Brass from AK Interactive (Delta-E 3.5).

Method

Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.

Limits

Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.

What to check before replacing this metallic

Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this metallic paint:

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Frequently asked questions

Greedy Gold is a paint from Army Painter. Its specific pigment load, drying behaviour, and finish set it apart from other paints in the same category, which is why a direct substitute needs to match more than just the colour value.

The closest Vallejo option is Brassy Brass (72.058) (Delta E 3.84).

Yes, Greedy Gold is currently part of the Army Painter range. Check local stock or equivalent alternatives if the pot is hard to source.

Check Delta-E, finish type, coverage, opacity, and behaviour over your chosen primer. Run a full test with one shade and one highlight pass before applying the substitute to an entire unit.

Greedy Gold is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Greedy Gold equivalent is True Metal Brass (AK Interactive) (ΔE 3.5).
For the Greedy Gold equivalent Vallejo, Brassy Brass (72.058) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 3.8).
The best Greedy Gold Army Painter equivalent is Weapon Bronze (Army Painter) (ΔE 7.2).

Greedy Gold is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest Greedy Gold equivalent is True Metal Brass (AK Interactive) with Delta E 3.5. For a Greedy Gold equivalent Vallejo match, Brassy Brass (72.058) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 3.8 is the closest pick. The best Greedy Gold Army Painter equivalent is Weapon Bronze (Army Painter) with Delta E 7.2.

Greedy Gold Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Brassy Brass (72.058) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 3.8.

Greedy Gold Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Weapon Bronze (Army Painter) with Delta E 7.2.

Greedy Gold equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint with metallic pigments, Greedy Gold reflects light differently than standard colours. The colour sits in the warm orange range.

Pigment particle size

Metallic paints use metal flakes that vary by brand. Greedy Gold has a specific particle size.

Black vs white primer

The primer choice affects how Greedy Gold reads. Over black the metallic appears deeper and richer.

NMM simulation vs true metallic

Greedy Gold is a true metallic — the flakes do the work of simulating reflections.

Edge highlight preservation

Edge highlights on Greedy Gold must contrast with the metallic base.

Tarnish and varnish

Metallic paints can tarnish over time. Greedy Gold may need a varnish seal.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : True Metal Brass (AK Interactive) – ΔE 3.5
  • Closest Vallejo option : Brassy Brass (72.058) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 3.8
  • Closest Army Painter option : Weapon Bronze (Army Painter) – ΔE 7.2

A metallic paint substitute only becomes trustworthy once it survives the same primer, wash, and varnish sequence as the original recipe.

Looking at the surrounding palette matters because a near match can still push the finished model warmer, colder, or flatter than expected.

That combination of colour distance, finish, and recipe context is what makes a paint substitute reliable on an actual miniature.