#6A3D37
Army Painter

Brazen Copper

Speedpaint Set 2.0

contrast
transparent
red

Color Information

HEX

#6A3D37

RGB

106, 61, 55

LAB

31.1, 19.0, 12.2

Product Code

null

Closest catalog-color match

Burnished Red by Army Painter (ΔE 2.9)

Compatibility unverified: chemistry: both products not recorded or recognized; application: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized. ΔE 2.9 gives a small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Cross-class catalog match

Terracotta by Vallejo (ΔE 1.1)

purpose: contrast vs paint. ΔE 1.1 gives a very small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.

Brazen Copper catalog data

More from Army Painter

Brazen Copper by Army Painter (product code null) is cataloged as contrast, transparent, Speedpaint Set 2.0 in the red color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #6A3D37, RGB 106/61/55, and CIELAB 31.1/19.0/12.2. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 16 related catalog colors for this paint. ΔE measures the distance between the listed digital color values only; it does not describe opacity, finish behavior, or how the paint covers a surface. Cross-class matches, such as metallic against conventional paint, are shown as digital color only and are never presented as verified substitutes.

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Closest catalog colors

Digital color matches

ΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.

Cross-brand catalog colors

Digital color matches

ΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.

Technical Color Analysis

Brazen Copper is a warm red with medium-dark value (L*: 31.1). This warm color has moderate saturation (chroma: 22.6), making it ideal for shadows and base layers.

LightnessL* 31.1

Medium-Dark

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 22.6

Moderate

Rich midtone leaning darker. Works well as a base coat color or for shaded areas.

Warm color that advances visually. Creates energy and draws the eye. Pairs well with cool colors for contrast.

Balanced saturation suitable for most painting needs. Natural-looking without being dull.

Recommended Undercoats

White or Off-white

Contrast paints require bright primers for their unique pooling effect to work properly

Zenithal (Black base + White highlights)

Creates natural pre-shading that contrast paints will enhance

Layering & Paint Order Guide

Shadow Paint
70% confidence

Dark value works well for shadow glazes or shading recesses

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a shadow in your layering sequence.

Layering Tips

  • Apply each layer to progressively smaller areas, leaving previous layers visible
  • Maintain consistent light direction across all layers
  • Thin paints for smoother transitions between layers