Fulgurite Copper vs Iridescent Copper (Fine)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.8, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Iridescent Copper (Fine) is a little darker than Fulgurite Copper. They are different kinds of paint: Citadel Fulgurite Copper 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 Fulgurite Copper?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Iridescent Copper (Fine) is a little darker than Fulgurite Copper. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Fulgurite Copper instead of Iridescent Copper (Fine)?

The same difference applies the other way round: Fulgurite Copper is a little lighter.

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.