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

ΔE 9 (close). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is a little darker, more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Verdigris vs Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Verdigris

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #4ab090 (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 9.4, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is a little darker, more muted than Verdigris.

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

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is a little darker, more muted than Verdigris.

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

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

Other Vallejo paints close to Verdigris

Verdigris vs Foul Green (72.025)Game Color · ΔE 8, close · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Verdigris vs Jade Green (72.026)Game Color · ΔE 11, fair
Verdigris vs A-28M Greyish Blue (71.319)Model Air · ΔE 18, loose

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

Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Potion GreenWarpaints Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Verdigris
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Psychic ShockWarpaints Air · ΔE 9, close · closer than Verdigris
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Elemental BoltWarpaints Air · ΔE 10, fair

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