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

ΔE 9 (close). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is more muted, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Viridian Green vs Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Viridian Green

Brand: Green Stuff World
Range: Acrylic Colors
Code: 3229
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #009b87 (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 9.1, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is more muted, warmer than Viridian Green.

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

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is more muted, warmer than Viridian Green.

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

The same difference applies the other way round: Viridian Green is more saturated, 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 Viridian Green on the colour wheel See Cockpit E.G.“Faded” on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Viridian Green

Viridian Green vs Jade Green (72.026)Game Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Viridian Green vs Foul Green (72.025)Game Color · ΔE 14, fair
Viridian Green vs Light Emerald (70.755)Model Color · ΔE 14, fair

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

Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Tropical Turquoise (1795)Acrylic Colors · ΔE 14, fair
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Yoda Green (3232)Acrylic Colors · ΔE 17, loose
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Mint Twister (3237)Acrylic Colors · ΔE 18, loose

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