Dwarven Gold
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Old Gold (70.878) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Old Gold (70.878) equivalent is Dwarven Gold (Scale75) (ΔE 3.5).
For the Old Gold (70.878) equivalent Vallejo, Brassy Brass (72.058) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 7.1).
The best Old Gold (70.878) Army Painter equivalent is Bright Gold (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.2).
These 4 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Old Gold (70.878) in the current local catalogue is Dwarven Gold from Scale75 (Delta-E 3.47).
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:
Old Gold (70.878) is a paint from Vallejo Model 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 Brassy Brass (72.058) (Delta E 7.09).
Yes, Old Gold (70.878) is currently part of the Vallejo Model 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.
Old Gold (70.878) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Old Gold (70.878) equivalent is Dwarven Gold (Scale75) (ΔE 3.5).
For the Old Gold (70.878) equivalent Vallejo, Brassy Brass (72.058) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 7.1).
The best Old Gold (70.878) Army Painter equivalent is Bright Gold (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.2).
Old Gold (70.878) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Old Gold (70.878) equivalent is Dwarven Gold (Scale75) with Delta E 3.5. For a Old Gold (70.878) equivalent Vallejo match, Brassy Brass (72.058) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 7.1 is the closest pick. The best Old Gold (70.878) Army Painter equivalent is Bright Gold (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.2.
The closest Vallejo match is Brassy Brass (72.058) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 7.1.
The best Army Painter option is Bright Gold (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.2.
As a paint with metallic pigments, Old Gold (70.878) reflects light differently than standard colours. The colour sits in the warm orange range.
Metallic paints use metal flakes that vary by brand. Old Gold (70.878) has a specific particle size.
The primer choice affects how Old Gold (70.878) reads. Over black the metallic appears deeper and richer.
Old Gold (70.878) is a true metallic — the flakes do the work of simulating reflections.
Edge highlights on Old Gold (70.878) must contrast with the metallic base.
Metallic paints can tarnish over time. Old Gold (70.878) 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.