What is the difference between Majestic Fortress and Cockpit E.G.“Faded”?

ΔE 14 (fair). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is noticeably lighter, more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Majestic Fortress vs Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Majestic Fortress

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #0a7a60 (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 14.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is noticeably lighter, more muted than Majestic Fortress.

Can I use Cockpit E.G.“Faded” instead of Majestic Fortress?

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 lighter, more muted than Majestic Fortress.

Can I use Majestic Fortress instead of Cockpit E.G.“Faded”?

The same difference applies the other way round: Majestic Fortress is noticeably darker, 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 Majestic Fortress on the colour wheel See Cockpit E.G.“Faded” on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Majestic Fortress

Majestic Fortress vs Emerald (70.838)Model Color · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Majestic Fortress vs Park Green Flat (70.969)Model Color · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Majestic Fortress vs Light Emerald (70.755)Model Color · ΔE 12, 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 Majestic Fortress
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Psychic ShockWarpaints Air · ΔE 9, close · closer than Majestic Fortress
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs VerdigrisWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 9, close · closer than Majestic Fortress

All matches: Majestic Fortress equivalents · Cockpit E.G.“Faded” equivalents