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

ΔE 12 (fair). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is noticeably lighter, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Wizards Orb vs Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Wizards Orb

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #0a8070 (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 noticeably lighter, warmer than Wizards Orb.

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

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 noticeably lighter, warmer than Wizards Orb.

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

The same difference applies the other way round: Wizards Orb is noticeably darker, cooler.

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 Wizards Orb on the colour wheel See Cockpit E.G.“Faded” on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Wizards Orb

Wizards Orb vs Light Emerald (70.755)Model Color · ΔE 6, close · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Wizards Orb vs Scurvy Green (72.027)Game Color · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Wizards Orb vs Emerald (70.838)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 Wizards Orb
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Psychic ShockWarpaints Air · ΔE 9, close · closer than Wizards Orb
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs VerdigrisWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 9, close · closer than Wizards Orb

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