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

ΔE 14 (fair). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is noticeably darker, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Amulet Aqua vs Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Amulet Aqua

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #6bc1af (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 14.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is noticeably darker, warmer than Amulet Aqua.

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

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is noticeably darker, warmer than Amulet Aqua.

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

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

Other Vallejo paints close to Amulet Aqua

Amulet Aqua vs Foul Green (72.025)Game Color · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Amulet Aqua vs Russ. AF Light Blue (71.342)Model Air · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Amulet Aqua vs A-28M Greyish Blue (71.319)Model Air · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Other Army Painter paints close to Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Potion GreenWarpaints Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Amulet Aqua
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Psychic ShockWarpaints Air · ΔE 9, close · closer than Amulet Aqua
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs VerdigrisWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 9, close · closer than Amulet Aqua

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