Translucent Silver vs Copper (Metallic)

Translucent Silver

Brand
Tamiya
Range
PS Spray (polycarbonate)
Code
PS-36
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#d2d2d2 (estimate)

Copper (Metallic)

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Air
Code
71.068
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#eae0db (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.2, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Copper (Metallic) is a little lighter, more saturated than Translucent Silver.

Can I use Copper (Metallic) instead of Translucent Silver?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Copper (Metallic) is a little lighter, more saturated than Translucent Silver.

Can I use Translucent Silver instead of Copper (Metallic)?

The same difference applies the other way round: Translucent Silver 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.

See Translucent Silver on the colour wheel See Copper (Metallic) on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Translucent Silver

Other Tamiya paints close to Copper (Metallic)

All matches: Translucent Silver equivalents · Copper (Metallic) equivalents

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