Metallic Paint

Speedmetal Gold Green Stuff World speedmetal paint equivalents (#C89828)

Speedmetal Gold is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Speedmetal Gold equivalent is Glorious Gold (72.056) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 2.3).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Speedmetal Gold is Glorious Gold (72.056) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 2.3).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Speedmetal Gold.

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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 2.3slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
Glorious Gold (72.056)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 2.3slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
3
Elven GoldScale75
ΔE 2.6slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
4
True Metal GoldAK Interactive
ΔE 3.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
5
Gehenna's GoldCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 4.4moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Speedmetal Gold?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Speedmetal Gold in the current local catalogue is Gold (70.996) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 2.26).

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

Speedmetal Gold 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 Glorious Gold (72.056) (Delta E 2.26).

Yes, Speedmetal Gold 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 Gold is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Speedmetal Gold equivalent is Glorious Gold (72.056) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 2.3).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Speedmetal Gold is Glorious Gold (72.056) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 2.3).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Speedmetal Gold.

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

The closest Speedmetal Gold equivalent is Glorious Gold (72.056) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 2.3. For Vallejo, the closest match to Speedmetal Gold is Glorious Gold (72.056) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 2.3. No close Army Painter equivalent found for Speedmetal Gold.

Speedmetal Gold Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Glorious Gold (72.056) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 2.3.

Speedmetal Gold Army Painter equivalent

No Army Painter equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Speedmetal Gold.

Speedmetal Gold equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint with metallic pigments, Speedmetal 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. Speedmetal Gold has a specific particle size.

Black vs white primer

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

NMM simulation vs true metallic

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

Edge highlight preservation

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

Tarnish and varnish

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Glorious Gold (72.056) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 2.3
  • Closest Vallejo option : Glorious Gold (72.056) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 2.3
  • 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 paint substitute reliable on an actual miniature.

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