What is the difference between Green FS34227 and Cockpit E.G.“Faded”?

ΔE 12 (fair). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is a little lighter, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Green FS34227 vs Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Green FS34227

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-312
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #408761 (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 11.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is a little lighter, cooler than Green FS34227.

Can I use Cockpit E.G.“Faded” instead of Green FS34227?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is a little lighter, cooler than Green FS34227.

Can I use Green FS34227 instead of Cockpit E.G.“Faded”?

The same difference applies the other way round: Green FS34227 is a little darker, 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 Green FS34227 on the colour wheel See Cockpit E.G.“Faded” on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Green FS34227

Green FS34227 vs Green Sky (70.974)Model Color · ΔE 13, fair
Green FS34227 vs Pale Green (71.095)Model Air · ΔE 15, fair
Green FS34227 vs Park Green Flat (70.969)Model Color · ΔE 16, loose

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Hemp BS4800/10B21 (C-336)Mr. Color · ΔE 13, fair
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs IJN Gray Green Nakajima (C-56)Mr. Color · ΔE 14, fair
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs IJN Gray Green Nakajima (N-62)Acrysion · ΔE 14, fair

All matches: Green FS34227 equivalents · Cockpit E.G.“Faded” equivalents