What is the difference between Forest of Shadows and Cockpit E.G.“Faded”?

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

Forest of Shadows vs Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Forest of Shadows

Brand: Bear Cavalry
Range: Bear Cavalry Paints
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #227863 (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 13.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is noticeably lighter than Forest of Shadows.

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

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 than Forest of Shadows.

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

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

Other Vallejo paints close to Forest of Shadows

Forest of Shadows vs Emerald (70.838)Model Color · ΔE 8, close · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Forest of Shadows vs Light Emerald (70.755)Model Color · ΔE 9, close · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Forest of Shadows vs Park Green Flat (70.969)Model Color · ΔE 9, close · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

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

Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Emerald ScreamBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Forest of Shadows
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Nuclear SludgeBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Forest of Shadows
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Poison IvyBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 15, fair

All matches: Forest of Shadows equivalents · Cockpit E.G.“Faded” equivalents