Use yellow as the base color
Add a small amount of brown to deepen the tone
Add a tiny amount of red for warmth
Mix in white to lighten the shade if needed
Add a touch of orange for a richer gold
Adjust with more yellow until the color looks metallic and golden
For a brighter gold, add a small amount of metallic gold pigment
For a duller antique gold, add a little more brown or black
Mix thoroughly after each small addition
Test the color on a separate surface before final use