Copper vs Ancient Copper

Copper

Brand
Tamiya
Range
PS Spray (polycarbonate)
Code
PS-14
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#ca612a (estimate)

Ancient Copper

Brand
Vallejo
Range
True Metallic Metal
Code
77.124 Base
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#dc8a47 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 17.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Ancient Copper is noticeably lighter, more muted, warmer than Copper.

Can I use Ancient Copper instead of Copper?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Ancient Copper is noticeably lighter, more muted, warmer than Copper.

Can I use Copper instead of Ancient Copper?

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

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 Ancient Copper on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Copper

Other Tamiya paints close to Ancient Copper

All matches: Copper equivalents · Ancient Copper equivalents

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