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

ΔE 18 (loose). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is a little darker, much more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Mint Twister vs Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Mint Twister

Brand: Green Stuff World
Range: Acrylic Colors
Code: 3237
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #00bca1 (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 17.8, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is a little darker, much more muted than Mint Twister.

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

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is a little darker, much more muted than Mint Twister.

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

The same difference applies the other way round: Mint Twister is a little lighter, much more saturated.

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 Mint Twister on the colour wheel See Cockpit E.G.“Faded” on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Mint Twister

Mint Twister vs Foul Green (72.025)Game Color · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Mint Twister vs Jade Green (72.026)Game Color · ΔE 9, close · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Mint Twister vs Aquamarine (72.119)Game Color · ΔE 25, loose

Other Green Stuff World paints close to Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Viridian Green (3229)Acrylic Colors · ΔE 9, close · closer than Mint Twister
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Tropical Turquoise (1795)Acrylic Colors · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Mint Twister
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Yoda Green (3232)Acrylic Colors · ΔE 17, loose · closer than Mint Twister

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