True Metal Copper
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Hammered Copper (72.059) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Hammered Copper (72.059) equivalent is True Metal Copper (AK Interactive) (ΔE 2.3).
For the Hammered Copper (72.059) equivalent Vallejo, Copper (70.998) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.1).
The best Hammered Copper (72.059) Army Painter equivalent is Weapon Bronze (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.6).
These 4 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Hammered Copper (72.059) in the current local catalogue is True Metal Copper from AK Interactive (Delta-E 2.27).
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:
Hammered Copper (72.059) is a paint from Vallejo Game Color. 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 Copper (70.998) (Delta E 6.09).
Yes, Hammered Copper (72.059) is currently part of the Vallejo Game Color 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.
Hammered Copper (72.059) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Hammered Copper (72.059) equivalent is True Metal Copper (AK Interactive) (ΔE 2.3).
For the Hammered Copper (72.059) equivalent Vallejo, Copper (70.998) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.1).
The best Hammered Copper (72.059) Army Painter equivalent is Weapon Bronze (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.6).
Hammered Copper (72.059) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Hammered Copper (72.059) equivalent is True Metal Copper (AK Interactive) with Delta E 2.3. For a Hammered Copper (72.059) equivalent Vallejo match, Copper (70.998) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 6.1 is the closest pick. The best Hammered Copper (72.059) Army Painter equivalent is Weapon Bronze (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.6.
The closest Vallejo match is Copper (70.998) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 6.1.
The best Army Painter option is Weapon Bronze (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.6.
As a paint with metallic pigments, Hammered Copper (72.059) reflects light differently than standard colours. The colour sits in the warm orange range.
Metallic paints use metal flakes that vary by brand. Hammered Copper (72.059) has a specific particle size.
The primer choice affects how Hammered Copper (72.059) reads. Over black the metallic appears deeper and richer.
Hammered Copper (72.059) is a true metallic — the flakes do the work of simulating reflections.
Edge highlights on Hammered Copper (72.059) must contrast with the metallic base.
Metallic paints can tarnish over time. Hammered Copper (72.059) may need a varnish seal.
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 paint substitute reliable on an actual miniature.