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

ΔE 17 (loose). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is noticeably lighter, more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Yoda Green vs Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Yoda Green

Brand: Green Stuff World
Range: Acrylic Colors
Code: 3232
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #537b5d (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 16.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is noticeably lighter, more saturated, cooler than Yoda Green.

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

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is noticeably lighter, more saturated, cooler than Yoda Green.

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

The same difference applies the other way round: Yoda Green is noticeably darker, more muted, warmer.

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 Yoda Green on the colour wheel See Cockpit E.G.“Faded” on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Yoda Green

Yoda Green vs IDF/IAF Green (71.126)Model Air · ΔE 8, close · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Yoda Green vs Splinter Green (70.756)Model Color · ΔE 9, close · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Yoda Green vs Intermediate Green (70.891)Model Color · ΔE 9, close · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

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

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