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

ΔE 12 (fair). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is more saturated, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Spectral Blue vs Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Spectral Blue

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: AK Quick Gen
Code: AK17028
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #4b9692 (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 12.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is more saturated, warmer than Spectral Blue.

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

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is more saturated, warmer than Spectral Blue.

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

The same difference applies the other way round: Spectral Blue is more muted, 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 Spectral Blue on the colour wheel See Cockpit E.G.“Faded” on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Spectral Blue

Spectral Blue vs A-28M Greyish Blue (71.319)Model Air · ΔE 8, close · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Spectral Blue vs Light Blue Green (70.753)Model Color · ΔE 8, close · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Spectral Blue vs Medium Grey Blue (70.772)Model Color · ΔE 9, close · 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 Spectral Blue
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Blue-Green (AK11169)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Spectral Blue
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Emerald (AK11144)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Spectral Blue

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