Old Gold (70.878)
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Antique Gold Scale75 metallic paint equivalents (#907818)
Antique Gold is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Antique Gold equivalent is Old Gold (70.878) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.1).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Antique Gold is Old Gold (70.878) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.1).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Antique Gold is Bright Gold (Army Painter) (ΔE 8.3).
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Direct answer
Which equivalent should you pick for Antique Gold?
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Antique Gold in the current local catalogue is Old Gold (70.878) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 5.08).
- Closest overall: Old Gold (70.878) (Vallejo Model Color, Delta-E 5.08)
- Closest Vallejo: Old Gold (70.878) (Delta-E 5.08)
- Closest Army Painter: Bright Gold (Delta-E 8.33)
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:
- Pigment size: metallic flakes settle — stir thoroughly before use
- Primer: the primer already used in your recipe — black primer gives a truer metallic sheen
- Thinning: controlled thinning — too much water dulls the metallic particles
- Coverage: reliable — metallics may need multiple thin coats
- Varnish: matte varnish kills metallic reflections — use satin or gloss
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Frequently asked questions
Antique Gold is a paint from Scale75. 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 5.08).
Yes, Antique Gold is currently part of the Scale75 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.
Antique Gold is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Antique Gold equivalent is Old Gold (70.878) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.1).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Antique Gold is Old Gold (70.878) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.1).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Antique Gold is Bright Gold (Army Painter) (ΔE 8.3).
Antique Gold is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Antique Gold equivalent is Old Gold (70.878) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.1. For Vallejo, the closest match to Antique Gold is Old Gold (70.878) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.1. For Army Painter, the closest match to Antique Gold is Bright Gold (Army Painter) with Delta E 8.3.
Antique Gold Vallejo equivalent
The closest Vallejo match is Old Gold (70.878) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.1.
Antique Gold Army Painter equivalent
The best Army Painter option is Bright Gold (Army Painter) with Delta E 8.3.
Antique Gold equivalent and alternative: brand comparison
As a paint with metallic pigments, Antique 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. Antique Gold has a specific particle size.
Black vs white primer
The primer choice affects how Antique Gold reads. Over black the metallic appears deeper and richer.
NMM simulation vs true metallic
Antique Gold is a true metallic — the flakes do the work of simulating reflections.
Edge highlight preservation
Edge highlights on Antique Gold must contrast with the metallic base.
Tarnish and varnish
Metallic paints can tarnish over time. Antique Gold may need a varnish seal.
Brand comparison
- Closest equivalent : Old Gold (70.878) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 5.1
- Closest Vallejo option : Old Gold (70.878) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 5.1
- Closest Army Painter option : Bright Gold (Army Painter) – ΔE 8.3
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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