Tainted Gold: equivalents & matches
Army Painter · Metallic Colours Paint Set. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #686139
finish metallic
type color
family Brown
Updated 17 July 2026
Closest equivalents in other brands
ΔE2000 color distance:0-2 nearly identical2-5 close match6-10 noticeable difference10+ different color
Screen preview: paint swatches on screen are approximate: finish, lighting, night-mode filters and display calibration all change what you see. Use them to compare relative differences, then confirm with the physical paint when finish and final appearance matter.
Vallejo
Aged Metal
ΔE 3.7 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Ancient Gold
ΔE 8.8 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Necro Gold
ΔE 11.2 · different color
Pro Acryl
Bronze
ΔE 13.1 · different color
AK Interactive
Bronze
ΔE 13.9 · different color
Citadel
Iron Warriors
ΔE 15.1 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Vallejo equivalent of Tainted Gold?
The closest Vallejo match for Army Painter Tainted Gold is Aged Metal (77.139, TMM Base) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.7 (close match).
What color is Tainted Gold?
Tainted Gold is a metallic brown miniature paint from Army Painter (Metallic Colours Paint Set). Its screen color is approximately #686139 with a metallic finish.