Rhulic Gold vs Ancient Copper

Rhulic Gold

Brand
Formula P3
Range
P3 Metallics
Code
93079
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#f1ca30 (estimate)

Ancient Copper

Brand
Vallejo
Range
True Metallic Metal
Code
77.124 Base
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#dc8a47 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 41.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Ancient Copper is noticeably darker, much more muted, warmer than Rhulic Gold.

Can I use Ancient Copper instead of Rhulic Gold?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 41). Ancient Copper is noticeably darker, much more muted, warmer than Rhulic Gold.

Can I use Rhulic Gold instead of Ancient Copper?

The same difference applies the other way round: Rhulic Gold is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, 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 Rhulic Gold on the colour wheel See Ancient Copper on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Rhulic Gold

Other Formula P3 paints close to Ancient Copper

All matches: Rhulic Gold equivalents · Ancient Copper equivalents

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