Fulgurite Copper vs Metallic Brown

Fulgurite Copper

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

Metallic Brown

Brand
Tamiya
Range
X Gloss Acrylic
Code
X-34
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#b65522 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Metallic Brown is more saturated than Fulgurite Copper.

Can I use Metallic Brown instead of Fulgurite Copper?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Metallic Brown is more saturated than Fulgurite Copper.

Can I use Fulgurite Copper instead of Metallic Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Fulgurite Copper is more muted.

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 Metallic Brown on the colour wheel

Other Tamiya paints close to Fulgurite Copper

Other Citadel paints close to Metallic Brown

All matches: Fulgurite Copper equivalents · Metallic Brown equivalents

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