What is the difference between Light Turquois (Phthalo) and Cockpit E.G.“Faded”?

ΔE 9 (close). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is a little lighter, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Light Turquois (Phthalo) vs Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Light Turquois (Phthalo)

Brand: Golden
Range: Heavy Body Acrylics
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #229084 (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 8.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is a little lighter, warmer than Light Turquois (Phthalo).

Can I use Cockpit E.G.“Faded” instead of Light Turquois (Phthalo)?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is a little lighter, warmer than Light Turquois (Phthalo).

Can I use Light Turquois (Phthalo) instead of Cockpit E.G.“Faded”?

The same difference applies the other way round: Light Turquois (Phthalo) 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 Light Turquois (Phthalo) on the colour wheel See Cockpit E.G.“Faded” on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Light Turquois (Phthalo)

Light Turquois (Phthalo) vs Light Emerald (70.755)Model Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Light Turquois (Phthalo) vs Jade Green (72.026)Game Color · ΔE 12, fair
Light Turquois (Phthalo) vs Light Blue Green (70.753)Model Color · ΔE 14, fair

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

Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Viridian Green Hue (PW6 / PB15:3 / PY150 / PBr7)Heavy Body Acrylics · ΔE 9, close
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Phthalo Green (Blue Shade) (PG7)Heavy Body Acrylics · ΔE 19, loose
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Teal (PW6 / PG7 / PB15:3)Heavy Body Acrylics · ΔE 23, loose

All matches: Light Turquois (Phthalo) equivalents · Cockpit E.G.“Faded” equivalents