Glorious Gold (72.056)
Game Color
Metallic Paint
Gehenna's Gold base equivalents in Vallejo Model Color and Vallejo Game Color (#B8972E)
As a standard basecoat paint, this colour is formulated for opaque coverage over primer in one to two controlled passes. Yellow is one of the most challenging colours to apply opaquely — this tone rewards careful layering.
The closest Gehenna's Gold equivalent is Glorious Gold (72.056) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 2.2).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Gehenna's Gold is Glorious Gold (72.056) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 2.2).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Gehenna's Gold is Bright Gold (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.8).
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Top 5 closest equivalents
These 5 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
1
Gold (70.996)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 2.2slight colour difference, well within acceptable range2
Glorious Gold (72.056)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 2.2slight colour difference, well within acceptable range3
SC-72 Viking GoldScale75
ΔE 2.5slight colour difference, well within acceptable range4
True Metal GoldAK Interactive
ΔE 2.9slight colour difference, well within acceptable range5
Bright GoldArmy Painter
ΔE 3.8moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspectionBest equivalents by brand
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Direct answer
Which equivalent should you pick for Gehenna's Gold?
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Gehenna's Gold in the current local catalogue is Gold (70.996) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 2.23).
- Closest overall: Gold (70.996) (Vallejo Model Color, Delta-E 2.23)
- Closest Vallejo: Gold (70.996) (Delta-E 2.23)
- Closest Army Painter: Bright Gold (Delta-E 3.81)
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:
- Coverage: good — check how many coats are needed over your primer
- Thinning: very light thinning — verify the right ratio for your technique
- Opacity: semi-transparent — affects how the base colour reads through the finish
- Recommended primer: a black or brown primer — keep the same surface preparation
- Layer transitions: as a base, check how smoothly it builds from the base coat
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Frequently asked questions
Gehenna's Gold is a base 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 Glorious Gold (72.056) (Delta E 2.23).
Yes, Gehenna's 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 standard basecoat paint, this colour is formulated for opaque coverage over primer in one to two controlled passes. Yellow is one of the most challenging colours to apply opaquely — this tone rewards careful layering.
The closest Gehenna's Gold equivalent is Glorious Gold (72.056) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 2.2).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Gehenna's Gold is Glorious Gold (72.056) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 2.2).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Gehenna's Gold is Bright Gold (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.8).
As a standard basecoat paint, this colour is formulated for opaque coverage over primer in one to two controlled passes. Yellow is one of the most challenging colours to apply opaquely — this tone rewards careful layering.
The closest Gehenna's Gold equivalent is Glorious Gold (72.056) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 2.2. For Vallejo, the closest match to Gehenna's Gold is Glorious Gold (72.056) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 2.2. For Army Painter, the closest match to Gehenna's Gold is Bright Gold (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.8.
Gehenna's Gold Vallejo equivalent
The closest Vallejo match is Glorious Gold (72.056) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 2.2.
Gehenna's Gold Army Painter equivalent
The best Army Painter option is Bright Gold (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.8.
Gehenna's Gold equivalent and alternative: brand comparison
As a base paint with metallic pigments, Gehenna's Gold reflects light differently than standard colours. The colour sits in the warm yellow range.
Pigment particle size
Metallic paints use metal flakes that vary by brand. Gehenna's Gold has a specific particle size.
Black vs white primer
The primer choice affects how Gehenna's Gold reads. Over black the metallic appears deeper and richer.
NMM simulation vs true metallic
Gehenna's Gold is a true metallic — the flakes do the work of simulating reflections.
Edge highlight preservation
Edge highlights on Gehenna's Gold must contrast with the metallic base.
Tarnish and varnish
Metallic paints can tarnish over time. Gehenna's Gold may need a varnish seal.
Agrax Earthshade, Auric Armour Gold, Nuln Oil and Balthasar Gold are common companions to this base. 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 : Glorious Gold (72.056) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 2.2
- Closest Vallejo option : Glorious Gold (72.056) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 2.2
- Closest Army Painter option : Bright Gold (Army Painter) – ΔE 3.8
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 base paint substitute reliable on an actual miniature.
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