True Copper vs Arcane Gold

True Copper

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

Arcane Gold

Brand
Vallejo
Range
True Metallic Metal
Code
77.177 Airbrush
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#aa7c3d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 16.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Arcane Gold is noticeably lighter, cooler than True Copper.

Can I use Arcane Gold instead of True Copper?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Arcane Gold is noticeably lighter, cooler than True Copper.

Can I use True Copper instead of Arcane Gold?

The same difference applies the other way round: True Copper is noticeably darker, 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 Arcane Gold on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to True Copper

Other Army Painter paints close to Arcane Gold

All matches: True Copper equivalents · Arcane Gold equivalents

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