Metallic Paint

Relictor Gold Equivalent

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 Relictor Gold equivalent is Polished Gold (72.055) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 12.5).
For the Relictor Gold equivalent Vallejo, Polished Gold (72.055) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 12.5).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Relictor Gold.

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Relictor Gold?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Relictor Gold in the current local catalogue is Polished Gold (72.055) from Vallejo Game Color (Delta-E 12.54).

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

Relictor 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 12.54).

Yes, Relictor 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 Relictor Gold equivalent is Polished Gold (72.055) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 12.5).
For the Relictor Gold equivalent Vallejo, Polished Gold (72.055) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 12.5).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Relictor 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..

The closest Relictor Gold equivalent is Polished Gold (72.055) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 12.5. For a Relictor Gold equivalent Vallejo match, Polished Gold (72.055) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 12.5 is the closest pick. No close Army Painter equivalent found for Relictor Gold.

Relictor Gold Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Polished Gold (72.055) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 12.5.

Relictor Gold Army Painter equivalent

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

Relictor Gold equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Black vs white primer

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

NMM simulation vs true metallic

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

Edge highlight preservation

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

Tarnish and varnish

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Polished Gold (72.055) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 12.5
  • Closest Vallejo option : Polished Gold (72.055) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 12.5
  • 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.