Gladius Bronze vs Ancient Copper

How close are they?

ΔE 12.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Ancient Copper is much more muted than Gladius Bronze.

Can I use Ancient Copper instead of Gladius Bronze?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Ancient Copper is much more muted than Gladius Bronze.

Can I use Gladius Bronze instead of Ancient Copper?

The same difference applies the other way round: Gladius Bronze is much more saturated.

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.