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

ΔE 15 (fair). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is noticeably lighter, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Poison Ivy vs Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Poison Ivy

Brand: Bear Cavalry
Range: Bear Cavalry Paints
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #36765f (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 14.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Poison Ivy.

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

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Poison Ivy.

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

The same difference applies the other way round: Poison Ivy is noticeably darker, more muted.

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 Poison Ivy on the colour wheel See Cockpit E.G.“Faded” on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Poison Ivy

Poison Ivy vs Park Green Flat (70.969)Model Color · ΔE 6, close · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Poison Ivy vs Emerald (70.838)Model Color · ΔE 8, close · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Poison Ivy vs Light Green RLM25 (71.267)Model Air · ΔE 8, 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 Poison Ivy
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Nuclear SludgeBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Poison Ivy
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Forest of ShadowsBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Poison Ivy

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