Paint equivalent guide

Auric Armour Gold Equivalent

Citadel (Games Workshop) layer #FFC451

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Auric Armour Gold?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Auric Armour Gold in the current local catalogue is El Dorado from Green Stuff World (Delta-E 3.62).

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Check Delta-E, finish, coverage, and how the substitute behaves with the same primer, wash, and highlight recipe.

Miniature painters most often compare Citadel (Games Workshop), Green Stuff World, and other established hobby ranges when they need a close substitute.

Usually yes, but only after a test swatch confirms the finish and layering behaviour stay close enough for the recipe.

The closest Auric Armour Gold equivalent is El Dorado (Green Stuff World) (ΔE 3.6). For the Auric Armour Gold equivalent Vallejo, Polished Gold (72.055) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 8.8). The best Auric Armour Gold Army Painter equivalent is Bright Gold (Army Painter) (ΔE 18.2).

  • Closest equivalent: El Dorado (Green Stuff World) – ΔE 3.6
  • Vallejo equivalent: Polished Gold (72.055) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 8.8
  • Army Painter equivalent: Bright Gold (Army Painter) – ΔE 18.2

This paint conversion chart helps you find the best Auric Armour Gold equivalent across Citadel, Vallejo and Army Painter.

The closest match provides the most accurate replacement, while other alternatives may show slight differences depending on finish and application.

Always test your paint equivalent on a miniature before applying it to a full army.