Paint record

Copper

Humbrol

Metallic · #B87333

MetallicHumbrol Enamel

Color-wise this is a moderate, mid-tone metallic gold leaning warm. For modelling, drop to Bronze in the recesses and step up to Brass on the edges, both Humbrol paints. Copper is a little less common: the closest same-finish match, Tamiya Copper, reaches 100 percent, and 1 other brand carries a strong same-finish alternative. Expect a close but not identical result from a swap, so check it on the model before committing a whole unit.

Cross-brand results

Closest equivalents

The closest cross-brand match is Tamiya Copper at 100% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.

How to read the score

90+Close

80sUsable

<70Mix

Color intelligence

About this color

Color profile

Familymetallic gold
Lightnessmid
Saturationmoderate
Undertonewarm

Highlight and shade ladder

Pairs well with

French Bluecomplement
Satin US Medium Greyneutral anchor
Try any paint in the scheme tool

Match difficulty

Distinctive
Closest cross-brand match
Copper100%

Found in 1 other brand with a same-finish match.

Where painters use it

trim, jewelry and gold armor
Common questions

Frequently asked

What is the closest equivalent to Humbrol Copper?

The closest same-finish match is Tamiya Copper at 100% color similarity.

What finish is Copper?

Copper is a metallic paint with a gold tone and a reflective finish. Because the shine comes from metal flake, a flat paint can match the color and still be wrong for the job, which is why cross-finish matches here are references rather than swaps.

What do I highlight and shade Copper with?

Highlight Copper toward Brass and shade it down into Bronze, both Humbrol paints in the same finish family.

Same range

More Humbrol Enamel colors

Full range