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

ΔE 12 (fair). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is a little darker, more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Aqua Alchemy vs Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Aqua Alchemy

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #2eb39b (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 12.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is a little darker, more muted than Aqua Alchemy.

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

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 a little darker, more muted than Aqua Alchemy.

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

The same difference applies the other way round: Aqua Alchemy is a little lighter, more saturated.

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 Aqua Alchemy on the colour wheel See Cockpit E.G.“Faded” on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Aqua Alchemy

Aqua Alchemy vs Jade Green (72.026)Game Color · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Aqua Alchemy vs Foul Green (72.025)Game Color · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Aqua Alchemy vs A-28M Greyish Blue (71.319)Model Air · ΔE 20, loose

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

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

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