The stored digital swatch for Balthasar Gold is a very dark vivid metallic gold with a neutral cast. Citadel Leadbelcher is a computed lighter-color suggestion for a highlight test. The leading same-type candidate, Monument Pro Acryl Dark Bronze, scores 81 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
Balthasar Gold equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Balthasar Gold. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Monument Pro Acryl equivalent: Monument Pro Acryl Dark Bronze, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.8).
Nearest in the P3 Paints catalog: P3 Paints Boiler Black, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.2).
Best AK Interactive option: AK Interactive Brown Black, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.5); different broad paint-type group: standard paint.
From Vallejo: Vallejo Charred Brown, similar digital colors (delta E 3.6); different broad paint-type group: standard paint.
The stored swatch for Monument Pro Acryl Dark Bronze is slightly cooler and more muted than the swatch for Balthasar Gold. Test both paints over the same primer to check the actual result.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
Monument Pro Acryl
P3 Paints
AK Interactive
Vallejo
Green Stuff World
The Army Painter
Scale75
Humbrol
Tamiya
Revell
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 1 other brand with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Citadel Balthasar Gold?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Monument Pro Acryl Dark Bronze at 81% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What finish is Balthasar Gold?
The catalog classifies Balthasar Gold as metallic, with its digital swatch in the gold family. A flat digital color cannot represent metallic reflection or flake appearance. Check the actual product before substituting another metallic or a standard paint.
What do I highlight and shade Balthasar Gold with?
A computed lighter-color suggestion for Balthasar Gold is Leadbelcher from Citadel. No darker step is stored in this catalog's ladder. Test how the candidate layers before using it on the model.