Magnesium vs Hammered Copper

How close are they?

ΔE 10.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Hammered Copper is a little lighter, more saturated than Magnesium.

Can I use Hammered Copper instead of Magnesium?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Hammered Copper is a little lighter, more saturated than Magnesium.

Can I use Magnesium instead of Hammered Copper?

The same difference applies the other way round: Magnesium is a little darker, 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.