What is the difference between Blue-Green and Cockpit E.G.“Faded”?

ΔE 10 (fair). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is a little lighter, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Blue-Green vs Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Blue-Green

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Standard
Code: AK11169
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #33867a (estimate)

Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.331
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #499c84 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is a little lighter, warmer than Blue-Green.

Can I use Cockpit E.G.“Faded” instead of Blue-Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is a little lighter, warmer than Blue-Green.

Can I use Blue-Green instead of Cockpit E.G.“Faded”?

The same difference applies the other way round: Blue-Green is a little darker, cooler.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.

See Blue-Green on the colour wheel See Cockpit E.G.“Faded” on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Blue-Green

Blue-Green vs Light Emerald (70.755)Model Color · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Blue-Green vs Light Green RLM25 (71.267)Model Air · ΔE 10, close · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Blue-Green vs Scurvy Green (72.027)Game Color · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Other AK Interactive paints close to Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Cold Green (AK11273)Color Punch · ΔE 9, close · closer than Blue-Green
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Emerald (AK11144)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 12, fair
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Spectral Blue (AK17028)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 12, fair

All matches: Blue-Green equivalents · Cockpit E.G.“Faded” equivalents