Ancient Iron: equivalents & matches
Two Thin Coats · Dark Arts. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #AE8B6B
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.
Scale75
Moonstone Alchemy
ΔE 2.9 · close match
Citadel
Hashut Copper
ΔE 4.3 · close match
Pro Acryl
Bright Gold
ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference
Vallejo
Rusty Metal
ΔE 7.5 · noticeable difference
Army Painter
Golden Armour
ΔE 8.0 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Copper -87-
ΔE 9.0 · noticeable difference
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Scale75 equivalent of Ancient Iron?
The closest Scale75 match for Two Thin Coats Ancient Iron is Moonstone Alchemy (SC94, Metal n' Alchemy Copper Series) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.9 (close match).
What color is Ancient Iron?
Ancient Iron is a metallic orange miniature paint from Two Thin Coats (Dark Arts). Its screen color is approximately #AE8B6B with a metallic finish.