What is the difference between Autumn Sage and Cockpit E.G.“Faded”?

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

Autumn Sage vs Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Autumn Sage

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #78ac95 (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 11.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Autumn Sage.

Can I use Cockpit E.G.“Faded” instead of Autumn Sage?

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 saturated, cooler than Autumn Sage.

Can I use Autumn Sage instead of Cockpit E.G.“Faded”?

The same difference applies the other way round: Autumn Sage is a little lighter, more muted, 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 Autumn Sage on the colour wheel See Cockpit E.G.“Faded” on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Autumn Sage

Autumn Sage vs A-28M Greyish Blue (71.319)Model Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Autumn Sage vs Medium Grey Blue (70.772)Model Color · ΔE 9, close · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Autumn Sage vs Interior Grey Green (71.305)Model Air · ΔE 11, 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 Autumn Sage
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Psychic ShockWarpaints Air · ΔE 9, close · closer than Autumn Sage
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs VerdigrisWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 9, close · closer than Autumn Sage

All matches: Autumn Sage equivalents · Cockpit E.G.“Faded” equivalents