Copper Penny's approximate swatch sits in the metallic gold family: dark in tone, vivid in saturation, warm in cast. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Bronze Badge and Rhulic Gold, both P3 Paints paints selected from the digital catalog. The leading same-type candidate, Monument Pro Acryl Rich Gold, scores 82 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
Copper Penny equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Copper Penny. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Monument Pro Acryl equivalent: Monument Pro Acryl Rich Gold, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.6).
Nearest in the Tamiya catalog: Tamiya X-34 Metallic Brown, similar digital colors (delta E 3.7).
Best Vallejo option: Vallejo Brass, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.6).
From Citadel: Citadel Gehenna's Gold, a broader digital color reference (delta E 7.9).
In the digital values, Monument Pro Acryl Rich Gold is slightly warmer and more saturated. Coat thickness, undercoat and finish can change the physical comparison.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
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Tamiya
Vallejo
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AK Interactive
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Revell
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Two Thin Coats
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Found in 2 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to P3 Paints Copper Penny?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Monument Pro Acryl Rich Gold at 82% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Copper Penny?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Brass at 77% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What finish is Copper Penny?
The catalog classifies Copper Penny as metallic, with its digital swatch in the gold family. A flat digital color cannot represent metallic reflection or flake appearance. Check the actual product before substituting another metallic or a standard paint.
What do I highlight and shade Copper Penny with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Rhulic Gold for a lighter step and Bronze Badge for a darker step, both from P3 Paints. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.