Gold: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Arte Deco · 81.122. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #E4B239 finish satin type color family Orange

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.

Two Thin Coats

Pustule Ochre

Dark Arts

ΔE 0.9 · nearly identical

Daemonic Yellow WP1107

Warpaints

ΔE 4.0 · close match

Pro Acryl

Transparent Yellow 049

ΔE 7.3 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Pustule Ochre

Two Thin Coats · Dark Arts

Sand Yellow · AK11035

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Approximate

Beige · AK11030

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Gold, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Rogue Hobbies Bismuth Yellow S36

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Parasite Brown 72.042

Vallejo · Game Color

target

The app adds a second, stronger step, a wash & glaze mode, and can pick highlights from the paints you already own. Open in the app →

Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Gold pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Kantor Blue

Citadel · Base

Dark Blue

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Gold?

The closest Two Thin Coats match for Vallejo Gold is Pustule Ochre (Dark Arts) with a ΔE2000 distance of 0.9 (nearly identical).

What color is Gold?

Gold is a standard orange miniature paint from Vallejo (Arte Deco), code 81.122. Its screen color is approximately #E4B239 with a satin finish.