Iridescent Pearl (Fine) vs Copper (Metallic)

How close are they?

ΔE 4.4, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Our swatches for the two are almost the same. They are different kinds of paint: Golden Iridescent Pearl (Fine) is a pearl paint and Vallejo Copper (Metallic) is a metallic, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Copper (Metallic) instead of Iridescent Pearl (Fine)?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 4). The swatches are almost the same. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Iridescent Pearl (Fine) instead of Copper (Metallic)?

The same difference applies the other way round.

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.