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

ΔE 17 (loose). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is noticeably darker, more muted, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Aquamarine vs Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Aquamarine

Brand: AMMO by Mig
Range: ATOM
Code: ATOM-20116
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #44c0b6 (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 16.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is noticeably darker, more muted, warmer than Aquamarine.

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

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is noticeably darker, more muted, warmer than Aquamarine.

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

The same difference applies the other way round: Aquamarine is noticeably lighter, more saturated, 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 Aquamarine on the colour wheel See Cockpit E.G.“Faded” on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Aquamarine

Aquamarine vs Jade Green (72.026)Game Color · ΔE 10, close · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Aquamarine vs Foul Green (72.025)Game Color · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Aquamarine vs Aquamarine (72.119)Game Color · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Jade Green (IONIC-0117)IONIC Smart Colors · ΔE 9, close · closer than Aquamarine
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Mecha Light Green (A.MIG-3529)Oilbrusher · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Aquamarine
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Turquoise Green (ATOM-20114)ATOM · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Aquamarine

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