Red Copper vs Iron Hue

Red Copper

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#7a3a2a (estimate)

Iron Hue

Brand
Kimera Kolors
Range
Signature Series
Code
Signature
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#b7b2ac (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 51.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Iron Hue is noticeably lighter, much more muted than Red Copper.

Can I use Iron Hue instead of Red Copper?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 51). Iron Hue is noticeably lighter, much more muted than Red Copper.

Can I use Red Copper instead of Iron Hue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Red Copper is noticeably darker, much more saturated.

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 Red Copper on the colour wheel See Iron Hue on the colour wheel

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to Red Copper

Other Army Painter paints close to Iron Hue

All matches: Red Copper equivalents · Iron Hue equivalents

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