Gemstone Red vs Copper

Gemstone Red

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#8a1a24 (estimate)

Copper

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Mr. Color
Code
C-10
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#ca642f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 34.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Copper is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer than Gemstone Red.

Can I use Copper instead of Gemstone Red?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 34). Copper is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer than Gemstone Red.

Can I use Gemstone Red instead of Copper?

The same difference applies the other way round: Gemstone Red 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 Gemstone Red on the colour wheel See Copper on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Gemstone Red

Other Army Painter paints close to Copper

All matches: Gemstone Red equivalents · Copper equivalents

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