Gold vs Ancient Copper

How close are they?

ΔE 12.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Ancient Copper is noticeably darker, more saturated than Gold.

Can I use Ancient Copper instead of Gold?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Ancient Copper is noticeably darker, more saturated than Gold.

Can I use Gold instead of Ancient Copper?

The same difference applies the other way round: Gold is noticeably lighter, more muted.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.