True Copper vs Overlord Brass

True Copper

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Air
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#9a5a30 (estimate)

Overlord Brass

Brand
Two Thin Coats
Range
Metallics
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#de7043 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 24.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Overlord Brass is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, cooler than True Copper.

Can I use Overlord Brass instead of True Copper?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 24). Overlord Brass is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, cooler than True Copper.

Can I use True Copper instead of Overlord Brass?

The same difference applies the other way round: True Copper is noticeably darker, much more muted, warmer.

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 True Copper on the colour wheel See Overlord Brass on the colour wheel

Other Two Thin Coats paints close to True Copper

Other Army Painter paints close to Overlord Brass

All matches: True Copper equivalents · Overlord Brass equivalents

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