Heirloom Gold vs Ancient Copper

How close are they?

ΔE 13.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Ancient Copper is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Heirloom Gold.

Can I use Ancient Copper instead of Heirloom Gold?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Ancient Copper is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Heirloom Gold.

Can I use Heirloom Gold instead of Ancient Copper?

The same difference applies the other way round: Heirloom Gold is a little 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.