Fulgurite Copper vs Metallic Orange

Fulgurite Copper

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

Metallic Orange

Brand
Tamiya
Range
PS Spray (polycarbonate)
Code
PS-61
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#de741c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 28.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Metallic Orange is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, warmer than Fulgurite Copper.

Can I use Metallic Orange instead of Fulgurite Copper?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 28). Metallic Orange is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, warmer than Fulgurite Copper.

Can I use Fulgurite Copper instead of Metallic Orange?

The same difference applies the other way round: Fulgurite Copper is noticeably darker, much more muted, cooler.

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 Orange on the colour wheel

Other Tamiya paints close to Fulgurite Copper

Other Citadel paints close to Metallic Orange

All matches: Fulgurite Copper equivalents · Metallic Orange equivalents

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