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

ΔE 13 (fair). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is a little darker, more muted, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Nuclear Sludge vs Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Nuclear Sludge

Brand: Bear Cavalry
Range: Bear Cavalry Paints
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #60a677 (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 13.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Nuclear Sludge.

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

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Nuclear Sludge.

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

The same difference applies the other way round: Nuclear Sludge is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer.

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 Nuclear Sludge on the colour wheel See Cockpit E.G.“Faded” on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Nuclear Sludge

Nuclear Sludge vs Green Sky (70.974)Model Color · ΔE 14, fair
Nuclear Sludge vs Bright Green (70.758)Model Color · ΔE 18, loose
Nuclear Sludge vs Foul Green (72.025)Game Color · ΔE 18, loose

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

Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Emerald ScreamBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Nuclear Sludge
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: Nuclear Sludge equivalents · Cockpit E.G.“Faded” equivalents