Antique Gold
Metallic
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Polished Gold (72.055) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Polished Gold (72.055) equivalent is Antique Gold (Green Stuff World) (ΔE 3.6).
For the Polished Gold (72.055) equivalent Vallejo, Gold (70.996) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.8).
The best Polished Gold (72.055) Army Painter equivalent is Bright Gold (Army Painter) (ΔE 11.0).
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Polished Gold (72.055) in the current local catalogue is Antique Gold from Green Stuff World (Delta-E 3.61).
Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.
Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.
Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this metallic paint:
Polished Gold (72.055) is a paint from Vallejo Game Color. 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 Gold (70.996) (Delta E 6.83).
Yes, Polished Gold (72.055) is currently part of the Vallejo Game Color 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.
Polished Gold (72.055) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Polished Gold (72.055) equivalent is Antique Gold (Green Stuff World) (ΔE 3.6).
For the Polished Gold (72.055) equivalent Vallejo, Gold (70.996) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.8).
The best Polished Gold (72.055) Army Painter equivalent is Bright Gold (Army Painter) (ΔE 11.0).
Polished Gold (72.055) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Polished Gold (72.055) equivalent is Antique Gold (Green Stuff World) with Delta E 3.6. For a Polished Gold (72.055) equivalent Vallejo match, Gold (70.996) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 6.8 is the closest pick. The best Polished Gold (72.055) Army Painter equivalent is Bright Gold (Army Painter) with Delta E 11.0.
The closest Vallejo match is Gold (70.996) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 6.8.
The best Army Painter option is Bright Gold (Army Painter) with Delta E 11.0.
As a paint with metallic pigments, Polished Gold (72.055) reflects light differently than standard colours. The colour sits in the warm yellow range.
Metallic paints use metal flakes that vary by brand. Polished Gold (72.055) has a specific particle size.
The primer choice affects how Polished Gold (72.055) reads. Over black the metallic appears deeper and richer.
Polished Gold (72.055) is a true metallic — the flakes do the work of simulating reflections.
Edge highlights on Polished Gold (72.055) must contrast with the metallic base.
Metallic paints can tarnish over time. Polished Gold (72.055) may need a varnish seal.
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.