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

ΔE 21 (loose). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is noticeably darker, much more muted, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Magic Green vs Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Magic Green

Brand: AMMO by Mig
Range: IONIC Smart Colors
Code: IONIC-0116
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #00c7b1 (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 20.9, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is noticeably darker, much more muted, warmer than Magic Green.

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

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 21). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is noticeably darker, much more muted, warmer than Magic Green.

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

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

Other Vallejo paints close to Magic Green

Magic Green vs Foul Green (72.025)Game Color · ΔE 6, close · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Magic Green vs Jade Green (72.026)Game Color · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Magic Green vs Aquamarine (72.119)Game Color · ΔE 22, loose

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

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