Steampunk Copper vs Imperial Gold

Steampunk Copper

Brand
Green Stuff World
Range
Metallic & Colorshift
Code
1868
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#eca682 (estimate)

Imperial Gold

Brand
Vallejo
Range
True Metallic Metal
Code
77.123 Base
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#d29a60 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Imperial Gold is a little darker, more saturated than Steampunk Copper.

Can I use Imperial Gold instead of Steampunk Copper?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Imperial Gold is a little darker, more saturated than Steampunk Copper.

Can I use Steampunk Copper instead of Imperial Gold?

The same difference applies the other way round: Steampunk Copper is a little lighter, more muted.

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 Steampunk Copper on the colour wheel See Imperial Gold on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Steampunk Copper

Other Green Stuff World paints close to Imperial Gold

All matches: Steampunk Copper equivalents · Imperial Gold equivalents

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