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Speedmetal Brass Green Stuff World speedmetal paint equivalents (#A08828)
Speedmetal Brass is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Speedmetal Brass equivalent is SC-72 Viking Gold (Scale75) (ΔE 4.0).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Speedmetal Brass is Old Gold (70.878) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.3).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Speedmetal Brass 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.
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Bright GoldArmy Painter
ΔE 3.8moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection2
SC-72 Viking GoldScale75
ΔE 4.0moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection3
Old Gold (70.878)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 4.3moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection4
Antique GoldScale75
ΔE 5.9moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection5
SC-92 Victorian BrassScale75
ΔE 5.9moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspectionBest equivalents by brand
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Direct answer
Which equivalent should you pick for Speedmetal Brass?
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Speedmetal Brass in the current local catalogue is Bright Gold from Army Painter (Delta-E 3.83).
- Closest overall: Bright Gold (Army Painter, Delta-E 3.83)
- Closest Vallejo: Old Gold (70.878) (Delta-E 4.31)
- Closest Army Painter: Bright Gold (Delta-E 3.83)
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 base
Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this base paint:
- Coverage: reliable — check how many coats are needed for full opacity
- Thinning: controlled thinning — verify the right ratio for your technique
- Recommended primer: the primer already used in your recipe — keep the same surface preparation
- Test swatch: always test the substitute on a spare part first
- Recipe check: compare with the full wash and highlight sequence
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Frequently asked questions
Speedmetal Brass is a paint from Green Stuff World. 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 Old Gold (70.878) (Delta E 4.31).
Yes, Speedmetal Brass is currently part of the Green Stuff World 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.
Speedmetal Brass is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Speedmetal Brass equivalent is SC-72 Viking Gold (Scale75) (ΔE 4.0).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Speedmetal Brass is Old Gold (70.878) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.3).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Speedmetal Brass is Bright Gold (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.8).
Speedmetal Brass is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Speedmetal Brass equivalent is SC-72 Viking Gold (Scale75) with Delta E 4.0. For Vallejo, the closest match to Speedmetal Brass is Old Gold (70.878) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 4.3. For Army Painter, the closest match to Speedmetal Brass is Bright Gold (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.8.
Speedmetal Brass Vallejo equivalent
The closest Vallejo match is Old Gold (70.878) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 4.3.
Speedmetal Brass Army Painter equivalent
The best Army Painter option is Bright Gold (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.8.
Speedmetal Brass equivalent and alternative: brand comparison
As a paint, Speedmetal Brass requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the warm yellow range.
Brand comparison
- Closest equivalent : SC-72 Viking Gold (Scale75) – ΔE 4.0
- Closest Vallejo option : Old Gold (70.878) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 4.3
- Closest Army Painter option : Bright Gold (Army Painter) – ΔE 3.8
A paint substitute only becomes trustworthy once it survives the same primer, shade, and highlight 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.
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