Hashut Copper vs Iridescent Copper (Coarse)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Iridescent Copper (Coarse) is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Hashut Copper. They are different kinds of paint: Citadel Hashut Copper is a metallic and Golden Iridescent Copper (Coarse) 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 (Coarse) instead of Hashut Copper?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Iridescent Copper (Coarse) is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Hashut Copper. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Hashut Copper instead of Iridescent Copper (Coarse)?

The same difference applies the other way round: Hashut Copper is a little darker, more muted, warmer.

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.