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

ΔE 12 (fair). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Mecha Light Green vs Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Mecha Light Green

Brand: AMMO by Mig
Range: Oilbrusher
Code: A.MIG-3529
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #669c74 (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 11.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is cooler than Mecha Light Green.

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

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 cooler than Mecha Light Green.

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

The same difference applies the other way round: Mecha Light Green is warmer.

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 Mecha Light Green on the colour wheel See Cockpit E.G.“Faded” on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Mecha Light Green

Mecha Light Green vs Green Sky (70.974)Model Color · ΔE 9, close · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Mecha Light Green vs Pale Green (71.095)Model Air · ΔE 14, fair
Mecha Light Green vs IDF/IAF Green (71.126)Model Air · ΔE 15, 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 Mecha Light Green
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Turquoise Green (ATOM-20114)ATOM · ΔE 13, fair
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Light Turquoise (IONIC-0108)IONIC Smart Colors · ΔE 13, fair

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