What is the difference between Gauss Blaster Green and Cockpit E.G.“Faded”?

ΔE 16 (loose). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is noticeably darker. Swatch colours are estimates.

Gauss Blaster Green vs Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Gauss Blaster Green

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Layer
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #7ac8b0 (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 16.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is noticeably darker than Gauss Blaster Green.

Can I use Cockpit E.G.“Faded” instead of Gauss Blaster Green?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is noticeably darker than Gauss Blaster Green.

Can I use Gauss Blaster Green instead of Cockpit E.G.“Faded”?

The same difference applies the other way round: Gauss Blaster Green is noticeably lighter.

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 Gauss Blaster Green on the colour wheel See Cockpit E.G.“Faded” on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Gauss Blaster Green

Gauss Blaster Green vs Russ. AF Light Blue (71.342)Model Air · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Gauss Blaster Green vs Ghost Green (72.121)Game Color · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Gauss Blaster Green vs Foul Green (72.025)Game Color · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Other Citadel paints close to Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Kabalite GreenColour: Layer · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Gauss Blaster Green
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Sybarite GreenColour: Layer · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Gauss Blaster Green
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Sotek GreenColour: Layer · ΔE 15, loose · closer than Gauss Blaster Green

All matches: Gauss Blaster Green equivalents · Cockpit E.G.“Faded” equivalents