Ancient Copper: equivalents & matches
Vallejo · TMM Light · 77.104. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #D4854B
finish metallic
type metallic
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.
Citadel
Castellax Bronze
ΔE 3.1 · close match
Army Painter
True Copper
ΔE 4.4 · close match
AK Interactive
Copper -87-
ΔE 7.6 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Copper
ΔE 8.5 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Ancient Iron
ΔE 10.8 · different color
Scale75
Moonstone Alchemy
ΔE 10.8 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Citadel equivalent of Ancient Copper?
The closest Citadel match for Vallejo Ancient Copper is Castellax Bronze (Layer) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.1 (close match).
What color is Ancient Copper?
Ancient Copper is a metallic orange miniature paint from Vallejo (TMM Light), code 77.104. Its screen color is approximately #D4854B with a metallic finish.