Copper: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Arte Deco · 81.171. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #BB4812 finish satin 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.

AK Interactive

Orange Brown AK11101

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 5.2 · noticeable difference

Army Painter

Minotaur Hide

D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Burnt Sienna 059

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 6.1 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Inferno Orange

Wave 3

ΔE 8.0 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Antares Red SC37

Scalecolor

ΔE 8.1 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Evil Sunz Scarlet

Layer

ΔE 10.0 · different color

Kimera Kolors

Orange PO34

Base Set

ΔE 10.6 · different color

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AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Approximate

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Army Painter · Warpaints

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Copper, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Highlight Flesh AK3013

AK Interactive · Figures Series

The app adds a second, stronger step, a wash & glaze mode, and can pick highlights from the paints you already own. Open in the app →

Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Copper pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Bright Sapphire

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Grey Blue

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Copper?

The closest AK Interactive match for Vallejo Copper is Orange Brown (AK11101, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 5.2 (noticeable difference).

What color is Copper?

Copper is a standard orange miniature paint from Vallejo (Arte Deco), code 81.171. Its screen color is approximately #BB4812 with a satin finish.