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

ΔE 15 (loose). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is a little lighter, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Sotek Green vs Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Sotek Green

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Layer
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #1a8a8a (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 15.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is a little lighter, warmer than Sotek Green.

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

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 15). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is a little lighter, warmer than Sotek Green.

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

The same difference applies the other way round: Sotek Green is a little darker, cooler.

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

Other Vallejo paints close to Sotek Green

Sotek Green vs Light Emerald (70.755)Model Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Sotek Green vs Light Blue Green (70.753)Model Color · ΔE 9, close · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Sotek Green vs Blue Green (70.808)Model Color · ΔE 12, 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 Sotek Green
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Sybarite GreenColour: Layer · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Sotek Green
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Gauss Blaster GreenColour: Layer · ΔE 16, loose

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