Brass vs Ancient Copper

Brass

Brand
AMMO by Mig
Range
ATOM
Code
ATOM-20173
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#b39469 (estimate)

Ancient Copper

Brand
Vallejo
Range
True Metallic Metal
Code
77.104 Light
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#e6ac7f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 16.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Ancient Copper is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer than Brass.

Can I use Ancient Copper instead of Brass?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Ancient Copper is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer than Brass.

Can I use Brass instead of Ancient Copper?

The same difference applies the other way round: Brass is noticeably darker, more muted, cooler.

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.

See Brass on the colour wheel See Ancient Copper on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Brass

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Ancient Copper

All matches: Brass equivalents · Ancient Copper equivalents

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