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

ΔE 23 (loose). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is a little darker, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Teal vs Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Teal

Brand: Golden
Range: Heavy Body Acrylics
Code: PW6 / PG7 / PB15:3
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #41adbc (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 23.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is a little darker, warmer than Teal.

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

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 23). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is a little darker, warmer than Teal.

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

The same difference applies the other way round: Teal 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 Teal on the colour wheel See Cockpit E.G.“Faded” on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Teal

Teal vs Light Blue Green (70.753)Model Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Teal vs Sky Blue (70.961)Model Color · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Teal vs Electric Blue (72.023)Game Color · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

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

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

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