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

ΔE 13 (fair). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is more muted, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Light Turquoise vs Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Light Turquoise

Brand: AMMO by Mig
Range: IONIC Smart Colors
Code: IONIC-0108
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #00a39c (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 12.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is more muted, warmer than Light Turquoise.

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

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is more muted, warmer than Light Turquoise.

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

The same difference applies the other way round: Light Turquoise is 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 Light Turquoise on the colour wheel See Cockpit E.G.“Faded” on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Light Turquoise

Light Turquoise vs Jade Green (72.026)Game Color · ΔE 6, close · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Light Turquoise vs Light Blue Green (70.753)Model Color · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Light Turquoise vs Light Emerald (70.755)Model Color · ΔE 15, fair

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 Light Turquoise
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Mecha Light Green (A.MIG-3529)Oilbrusher · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Light Turquoise
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Turquoise Green (ATOM-20114)ATOM · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Light Turquoise

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