True Copper vs Castellax Bronze

How close are they?

ΔE 11.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Castellax Bronze is a little lighter, more muted than True Copper.

Can I use Castellax Bronze instead of True Copper?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Castellax Bronze is a little lighter, more muted than True Copper.

Can I use True Copper instead of Castellax Bronze?

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