Talos Bronze vs Iridescent Copper (Fine)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.5, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Iridescent Copper (Fine) is a little darker, more saturated than Talos Bronze. They are different kinds of paint: Army Painter Talos Bronze is a metallic and Golden Iridescent Copper (Fine) is a pearl paint, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Iridescent Copper (Fine) instead of Talos Bronze?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Iridescent Copper (Fine) is a little darker, more saturated than Talos Bronze. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Talos Bronze instead of Iridescent Copper (Fine)?

The same difference applies the other way round: Talos Bronze is a little 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.