Steampunk Copper
Metallic
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As a standard basecoat paint, this colour is formulated for opaque coverage over primer in one to two controlled passes. Orange hues add warmth and contrast to fabrics, flames, and faction-specific trim details.
The closest Fulgurite Copper equivalent is Steampunk Copper (Green Stuff World) (ΔE 4.8).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Fulgurite Copper is Hammered Copper (72.059) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 8.4).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Fulgurite Copper.
These 4 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
Ranked by Delta-E CIEDE2000 · All brands · Interactive
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Fulgurite Copper in the current local catalogue is Steampunk Copper from Green Stuff World (Delta-E 4.85).
Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.
Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.
Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this metallic paint:
Fulgurite Copper is a base paint from Citadel (Games Workshop). Its specific pigment load, drying behaviour, and finish set it apart from other paints in the same category, which is why a direct substitute needs to match more than just the colour value.
The closest Vallejo option is Hammered Copper (72.059) (Delta E 8.36).
Yes, Fulgurite Copper is currently part of the Citadel (Games Workshop) range. Check local stock or equivalent alternatives if the pot is hard to source.
Check Delta-E, finish type, coverage, opacity, and behaviour over your chosen primer. Run a full test with one shade and one highlight pass before applying the substitute to an entire unit.
As a standard basecoat paint, this colour is formulated for opaque coverage over primer in one to two controlled passes. Orange hues add warmth and contrast to fabrics, flames, and faction-specific trim details.
The closest Fulgurite Copper equivalent is Steampunk Copper (Green Stuff World) (ΔE 4.8).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Fulgurite Copper is Hammered Copper (72.059) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 8.4).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Fulgurite Copper.
As a standard basecoat paint, this colour is formulated for opaque coverage over primer in one to two controlled passes. Orange hues add warmth and contrast to fabrics, flames, and faction-specific trim details.
The closest Fulgurite Copper equivalent is Steampunk Copper (Green Stuff World) with Delta E 4.8. For Vallejo, the closest match to Fulgurite Copper is Hammered Copper (72.059) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 8.4. No close Army Painter equivalent found for Fulgurite Copper.
The closest Vallejo match is Hammered Copper (72.059) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 8.4.
No Army Painter equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Fulgurite Copper.
As a base paint with metallic pigments, Fulgurite Copper reflects light differently than standard colours. The colour sits in the warm orange range.
Metallic paints use metal flakes that vary by brand. Fulgurite Copper has a specific particle size.
The primer choice affects how Fulgurite Copper reads. Over black the metallic appears deeper and richer.
Fulgurite Copper is a true metallic — the flakes do the work of simulating reflections.
Edge highlights on Fulgurite Copper must contrast with the metallic base.
Metallic paints can tarnish over time. Fulgurite Copper may need a varnish seal.
Agrax Earthshade, Hashut Copper, Skullcrusher Brass and Nuln Oil are common companions to this base. They were chosen in the original recipe because their coverage, drying speed, and finish layer in the same workflow without forcing extra corrections.
A metallic paint substitute only becomes trustworthy once it survives the same primer, wash, and varnish sequence as the original recipe.
Looking at the surrounding palette matters because a near match can still push the finished model warmer, colder, or flatter than expected.
That combination of colour distance, finish, and recipe context is what makes a base paint substitute reliable on an actual miniature.
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