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

ΔE 15 (fair). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Phthalo Green vs Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Phthalo Green

Brand: Kimera Kolors
Range: Pure Pigments
Code: Pure Pigments
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #2d807b (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 14.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer than Phthalo Green.

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

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer than Phthalo Green.

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

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

Other Vallejo paints close to Phthalo Green

Phthalo Green vs Light Emerald (70.755)Model Color · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Phthalo Green vs Scurvy Green (72.027)Game Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Phthalo Green vs Light Green RLM25 (71.267)Model Air · ΔE 9, close · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Samurai Green (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Phthalo Green
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Soft Green (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 15, fair · closer than Phthalo Green
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Morning Sky (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 19, loose

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