What is the difference between Iron Hue and Copper?

ΔE 54 (loose). Copper is noticeably darker, much more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Iron Hue vs Copper

Iron Hue

Brand: Kimera Kolors
Range: Signature Series
Code: Signature
Type: a metallic
Swatch: #b7b2ac (estimate)

Copper

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.999
Type: a metallic
Swatch: #752f2c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 54.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Copper is noticeably darker, much more saturated than Iron Hue.

Can I use Copper instead of Iron Hue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 54). Copper is noticeably darker, much more saturated than Iron Hue.

Can I use Iron Hue instead of Copper?

The same difference applies the other way round: Iron Hue is noticeably lighter, much 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 Iron Hue on the colour wheel See Copper on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Iron Hue

Iron Hue vs Hammered Copper (72.059)Game Color Metallic · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Copper
Iron Hue vs Obsidian Black (77.120 Light)True Metallic Metal · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Copper
Iron Hue vs Dark Gunmetal (72.054)Game Color Metallic · ΔE 7, close · closer than Copper

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to Copper

Copper vs Gold 79 (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 20, loose · closer than Iron Hue

All matches: Iron Hue equivalents · Copper equivalents