Gold: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.996. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #996728 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.

AK Interactive
Gold AK11191
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 4.3 · close match
Army Painter
Hoard Bronze
Speedpaint 2.0
ΔE 6.0 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Brass Scorpion
Layer
ΔE 8.1 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Rich Gold 028
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 8.3 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Ancient Gold
Wave 3
ΔE 10.3 · different color
Scale75
Old Copper SC88
Metal n' Alchemy Copper Series
ΔE 13.9 · different color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Gold?
The closest AK Interactive match for Vallejo Gold is Gold (AK11191, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 4.3 (close match).
What color is Gold?
Gold is a metallic brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.996. Its screen color is approximately #996728 with a metallic finish.

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