Old Gold: equivalents & matches
Vallejo · Model Color · 70.878. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #55371D
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.
Army Painter
True Copper
ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Spartan Bronze
ΔE 9.9 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Burnt Tin
ΔE 10.8 · different color
Scale75
Old Copper
ΔE 13.5 · different color
Pro Acryl
Bronze
ΔE 17.8 · different color
Citadel
Brass Scorpion
ΔE 20.2 · different color
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Bronze · 70.998
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True Copper · WP3184P
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Army Painter equivalent of Old Gold?
The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Old Gold is True Copper (WP3184P, Warpaints Fanatic Metallic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 6.6 (noticeable difference).
What color is Old Gold?
Old Gold is a metallic brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.878. Its screen color is approximately #55371D with a metallic finish.