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

ΔE 20 (loose). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is a little darker, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Meredius Blue vs Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Meredius Blue

Brand: Formula P3
Range: Formula P3
Code: 93048
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #29b4b9 (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 19.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is a little darker, warmer than Meredius Blue.

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

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 20). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is a little darker, warmer than Meredius Blue.

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

The same difference applies the other way round: Meredius Blue is a little lighter, 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 Meredius Blue on the colour wheel See Cockpit E.G.“Faded” on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Meredius Blue

Meredius Blue vs Aquamarine (72.119)Game Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Meredius Blue vs Light Blue Green (70.753)Model Color · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Meredius Blue vs Jade Green (72.026)Game Color · ΔE 13, 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 Meredius Blue
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Traitor Green (93037)Formula P3 · ΔE 25, loose
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Arcane Blue (93049)Formula P3 · ΔE 27, loose

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