#A44F18
Humbrol

Copper

Humbrol Acrylics - Metallics

metallic
metallic
opaque
orange

Color Information

HEX

#A44F18

RGB

164, 79, 24

LAB

43.6, 31.7, 45.8

Product Code

12

Closest catalog-color match

Flesh Base by Vallejo (ΔE 2.8)

Compatibility unverified: chemistry: source not recorded or recognized; application: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: candidate not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: candidate not recorded or recognized. ΔE 2.8 gives a small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Copper catalog data

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Copper by Humbrol (product code 12) is cataloged as metallic, metallic, opaque, Humbrol Acrylics - Metallics in the orange color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #A44F18, RGB 164/79/24, and CIELAB 43.6/31.7/45.8. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 14 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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ΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.

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

Technical Color Analysis

Copper is a warm vibrant orange with medium-dark value (L*: 43.6). This warm color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 55.7), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 43.6

Medium-Dark

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 55.7

Highly Saturated

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.

Intense, eye-catching color. Use strategically for maximum impact on key areas.

Recommended Undercoats

Gloss Black

Dark glossy primer maximizes metallic shine and depth

Dark Brown or Grey

Alternative that provides depth while being more forgiving

Layering & Paint Order Guide

Base Paint
80% confidence

Medium value with good saturation - ideal starting point for layering

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a base 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