What is the difference between Talisman Teal and Cockpit E.G.“Faded”?

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

Talisman Teal vs Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Talisman Teal

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #00a485 (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 12.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is much more muted than Talisman Teal.

Can I use Cockpit E.G.“Faded” instead of Talisman Teal?

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 much more muted than Talisman Teal.

Can I use Talisman Teal instead of Cockpit E.G.“Faded”?

The same difference applies the other way round: Talisman Teal is much 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 Talisman Teal on the colour wheel See Cockpit E.G.“Faded” on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Talisman Teal

Talisman Teal vs Jade Green (72.026)Game Color · ΔE 9, close · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Talisman Teal vs Foul Green (72.025)Game Color · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Talisman Teal vs Light Emerald (70.755)Model Color · ΔE 21, loose

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

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

All matches: Talisman Teal equivalents · Cockpit E.G.“Faded” equivalents