Polished Gold (72.055)
Game Color
Metallic Paint
Auric Armour Gold layer equivalents in Green Stuff World and Vallejo Game Color (#FFC451)
As a layer paint, this colour is formulated for translucency and smooth transitions over an existing basecoat. Orange hues add warmth and contrast to fabrics, flames, and faction-specific trim details.
The closest Auric Armour Gold equivalent is Polished Gold (72.055) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 8.8).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Auric Armour Gold is Polished Gold (72.055) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 8.8).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Auric Armour Gold.
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Direct answer
Which equivalent should you pick for Auric Armour Gold?
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Auric Armour Gold in the current local catalogue is El Dorado from Green Stuff World (Delta-E 3.62).
- Closest overall: El Dorado (Green Stuff World, Delta-E 3.62)
- Closest Vallejo: Polished Gold (72.055) (Delta-E 8.75)
- Closest Army Painter: Bright Gold (Delta-E 18.17)
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:
- Translucency: semi-transparent — affects layering opacity over the base coat
- Thinning: very light thinning — layer paints need controlled dilution
- Coverage: medium — thin passes build smoother transitions
- Recommended primer: the existing retributor armour basecoat — primer affects final colour
- Highlight control: check if the layer lifts cleanly over the mid-tone
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Frequently asked questions
Auric Armour Gold is a layer paint from Citadel (Games Workshop). 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 Polished Gold (72.055) (Delta E 8.75).
Yes, Auric Armour Gold is currently part of the Citadel (Games Workshop) 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.
As a layer paint, this colour is formulated for translucency and smooth transitions over an existing basecoat. Orange hues add warmth and contrast to fabrics, flames, and faction-specific trim details.
The closest Auric Armour Gold equivalent is Polished Gold (72.055) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 8.8).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Auric Armour Gold is Polished Gold (72.055) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 8.8).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Auric Armour Gold.
As a layer paint, this colour is formulated for translucency and smooth transitions over an existing basecoat. Orange hues add warmth and contrast to fabrics, flames, and faction-specific trim details. Or lumineux chaud. Layer/edge highlight sur Retributor Armour pour Stormcasts. Plus lumineux que Liberator Gold.
The closest Auric Armour Gold equivalent is Polished Gold (72.055) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 8.8. For Vallejo, the closest match to Auric Armour Gold is Polished Gold (72.055) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 8.8. No close Army Painter equivalent found for Auric Armour Gold.
Auric Armour Gold Vallejo equivalent
The closest Vallejo match is Polished Gold (72.055) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 8.8.
Auric Armour Gold Army Painter equivalent
No Army Painter equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Auric Armour Gold.
Auric Armour Gold equivalent and alternative: brand comparison
As a layer paint with metallic pigments, Auric Armour 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. Auric Armour Gold has a specific particle size.
Black vs white primer
The primer choice affects how Auric Armour Gold reads. Over black the metallic appears deeper and richer.
NMM simulation vs true metallic
Auric Armour Gold is a true metallic — the flakes do the work of simulating reflections.
Edge highlight preservation
Edge highlights on Auric Armour Gold must contrast with the metallic base.
Tarnish and varnish
Metallic paints can tarnish over time. Auric Armour Gold may need a varnish seal.
Retributor Armour, Agrax Earthshade, Liberator Gold and Stormhost Silver are common companions to this layer. They were chosen in the original recipe because their coverage, drying speed, and finish layer in the same workflow without forcing extra corrections.
Brand comparison
- Closest equivalent : Polished Gold (72.055) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 8.8
- Closest Vallejo option : Polished Gold (72.055) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 8.8
- Closest Army Painter option : no close Army Painter equivalent
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 layer paint substitute reliable on an actual miniature.
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