Copper: equivalents & matches
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11197. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #BD500B
finish metallic
type color
family Orange
Updated 17 July 2026
Closest equivalents in other brands
ΔE2000 color distance:0-2 nearly identical2-5 close match6-10 noticeable difference10+ different color
Screen preview: paint swatches on screen are approximate: finish, lighting, night-mode filters and display calibration all change what you see. Use them to compare relative differences, then confirm with the physical paint when finish and final appearance matter.
Army Painter
Dwarven Bronze
ΔE 5.7 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Brass Scorpion
ΔE 6.4 · noticeable difference
Vallejo
Ancient Copper
ΔE 9.5 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Overlord Brass
ΔE 9.8 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Pure Copper
ΔE 13.0 · different color
Pro Acryl
Copper
ΔE 13.5 · different color
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Dwarven Bronze
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Army Painter equivalent of Copper?
The closest Army Painter match for AK Interactive Copper is Dwarven Bronze (D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments) with a ΔE2000 distance of 5.7 (noticeable difference).
What color is Copper?
Copper is a metallic orange miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11197. Its screen color is approximately #BD500B with a metallic finish.