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

ΔE 11 (fair). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is noticeably lighter. Swatch colours are estimates.

Emerald Scream vs Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Emerald Scream

Brand: Bear Cavalry
Range: Bear Cavalry Paints
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #1a816f (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 11.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is noticeably lighter than Emerald Scream.

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

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is noticeably lighter than Emerald Scream.

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

The same difference applies the other way round: Emerald Scream is noticeably darker.

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 Emerald Scream on the colour wheel See Cockpit E.G.“Faded” on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Emerald Scream

Emerald Scream vs Light Emerald (70.755)Model Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Emerald Scream vs Emerald (70.838)Model Color · ΔE 12, fair
Emerald Scream vs Scurvy Green (72.027)Game Color · ΔE 12, fair

Other Bear Cavalry paints close to Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Nuclear SludgeBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 13, fair
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Forest of ShadowsBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 14, fair
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Poison IvyBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 15, fair

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