Copper vs Radiant Yellow

Copper

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Mr. Color
Code
C-10
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#ca642f (estimate)

Radiant Yellow

Brand
Vallejo
Range
True Metallic Metal
Code
77.162 Airbrush
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#ebc645 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 49.8, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Radiant Yellow is noticeably lighter, more saturated, cooler than Copper.

Can I use Radiant Yellow instead of Copper?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 50). Radiant Yellow is noticeably lighter, more saturated, cooler than Copper.

Can I use Copper instead of Radiant Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Copper is noticeably darker, more muted, warmer.

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 Copper on the colour wheel See Radiant Yellow on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Copper

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Radiant Yellow

All matches: Copper equivalents · Radiant Yellow equivalents

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