The digital color reference is a vivid, mid-tone metallic gold leaning warm. Vallejo Gold Brown is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 81 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Brass/Messing equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Revell Brass/Messing have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Gold Brown, similar digital colors (delta E 3.8).
Nearest in the Citadel catalog: Citadel Skullcrusher Brass, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.2).
Best The Army Painter option: The Army Painter Golden Armour, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.5).
From AK Interactive: AK Interactive Golden Brown, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.5).
The stored swatch for Vallejo Gold Brown is slightly cooler and more muted than the swatch for Brass/Messing. 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.
Vallejo
Citadel
The Army Painter
AK Interactive
Two Thin Coats
P3 Paints
Tamiya
Humbrol
Scale75
Monument Pro Acryl
Green Stuff World
About this color
Color profile
Pairs well with
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 Revell Brass/Messing?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Gold Brown at 81% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What finish is Brass/Messing?
The catalog classifies Brass/Messing 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.