Red Copper vs Viking Gold

How close are they?

ΔE 13.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Viking Gold is a little lighter, warmer than Red Copper.

Can I use Viking Gold instead of Red Copper?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Viking Gold is a little lighter, warmer than Red Copper.

Can I use Red Copper instead of Viking Gold?

The same difference applies the other way round: Red Copper is a little darker, 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.