Fulgurite Copper vs Boiler Black

Fulgurite Copper

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#a85a30 (estimate)

Boiler Black

Brand
Formula P3
Range
P3 Metallics
Code
93172
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#52524f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 47.8, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Boiler Black is noticeably darker, much more muted than Fulgurite Copper.

Can I use Boiler Black instead of Fulgurite Copper?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 48). Boiler Black is noticeably darker, much more muted than Fulgurite Copper.

Can I use Fulgurite Copper instead of Boiler Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: Fulgurite Copper is noticeably lighter, much 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.

See Fulgurite Copper on the colour wheel See Boiler Black on the colour wheel

Other Formula P3 paints close to Fulgurite Copper

Other Citadel paints close to Boiler Black

All matches: Fulgurite Copper equivalents · Boiler Black equivalents

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