Copper: equivalents & matches
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard · 027. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #AE7849
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.
Vallejo
Rusty Metal
ΔE 3.6 · close match
Citadel
Balthasar Gold
ΔE 4.8 · close match
AK Interactive
Copper -87-
ΔE 5.9 · noticeable difference
Army Painter
Brazen Copper
ΔE 6.8 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Battle Axe Brass
ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Moonstone Alchemy
ΔE 8.3 · noticeable difference
Similar paints
Rusty Metal · 77.118
Hashut Copper
Copper -87- · AK3088
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Vallejo equivalent of Copper?
The closest Vallejo match for Pro Acryl Copper is Rusty Metal (77.118, TMM Light) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.6 (close match).
What color is Copper?
Copper is a metallic orange miniature paint from Pro Acryl (Pro Acryl Standard), code 027. Its screen color is approximately #AE7849 with a metallic finish.