What is the difference between Steampunk Copper and Rust (Metallic)?

ΔE 26 (loose). Rust (Metallic) is a little lighter, much more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Steampunk Copper vs Rust (Metallic)

Steampunk Copper

Brand: Two Thin Coats
Range: Metallics
Type: a metallic
Swatch: #e1bc8f (estimate)

Rust (Metallic)

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.069
Type: a metallic
Swatch: #e3dad5 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 26.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Rust (Metallic) is a little lighter, much more muted than Steampunk Copper.

Can I use Rust (Metallic) instead of Steampunk Copper?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 26). Rust (Metallic) is a little lighter, much more muted than Steampunk Copper.

Can I use Steampunk Copper instead of Rust (Metallic)?

The same difference applies the other way round: Steampunk Copper is a little darker, much more saturated.

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 Steampunk Copper on the colour wheel See Rust (Metallic) on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Steampunk Copper

Steampunk Copper vs Glorious Gold (72.056)Game Color Metallic · ΔE 10, close · closer than Rust (Metallic)
Steampunk Copper vs Ancient Copper (77.104 Light)True Metallic Metal · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Rust (Metallic)
Steampunk Copper vs Imperial Gold (77.103 Light)True Metallic Metal · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Rust (Metallic)

Other Two Thin Coats paints close to Rust (Metallic)

Rust (Metallic) vs Platinum CrownMetallics · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Steampunk Copper
Rust (Metallic) vs Mythril BladeMetallics · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Steampunk Copper
Rust (Metallic) vs Glistening GoldMetallics · ΔE 25, loose · closer than Steampunk Copper

All matches: Steampunk Copper equivalents · Rust (Metallic) equivalents