What is the difference between Arcane Blue and Cockpit E.G.“Faded”?

ΔE 27 (loose). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is noticeably darker, more saturated, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Arcane Blue vs Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Arcane Blue

Brand: Formula P3
Range: Formula P3
Code: 93049
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #83d6d8 (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 26.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is noticeably darker, more saturated, warmer than Arcane Blue.

Can I use Cockpit E.G.“Faded” instead of Arcane Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 27). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is noticeably darker, more saturated, warmer than Arcane Blue.

Can I use Arcane Blue instead of Cockpit E.G.“Faded”?

The same difference applies the other way round: Arcane Blue is noticeably lighter, more muted, 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 Arcane Blue on the colour wheel See Cockpit E.G.“Faded” on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Arcane Blue

Arcane Blue vs AII SV. Gol Lt Blue (71.317)Model Air · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Arcane Blue vs Sunrise Blue (72.118)Game Color · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Arcane Blue vs Russ. AF Light Blue (71.342)Model Air · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Other Formula P3 paints close to Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Eldritch (93149)Formula P3 · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Arcane Blue
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Meredius Blue (93048)Formula P3 · ΔE 20, loose · closer than Arcane Blue
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Traitor Green (93037)Formula P3 · ΔE 25, loose · closer than Arcane Blue

All matches: Arcane Blue equivalents · Cockpit E.G.“Faded” equivalents