What is the difference between Light Blue and Cockpit E.G.“Faded”?

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

Light Blue vs Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Light Blue

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-20
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #59c69e (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 17.9, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is noticeably darker, more muted than Light Blue.

Can I use Cockpit E.G.“Faded” instead of Light Blue?

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

Can I use Light Blue instead of Cockpit E.G.“Faded”?

The same difference applies the other way round: Light Blue is noticeably lighter, 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 Light Blue on the colour wheel See Cockpit E.G.“Faded” on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Light Blue

Light Blue vs Foul Green (72.025)Game Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Light Blue vs Jade Green (72.026)Game Color · ΔE 16, loose · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Light Blue vs Ghost Green (72.121)Game Color · ΔE 24, loose

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

Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Green FS34227 (C-312)Mr. Color · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Light Blue
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Hemp BS4800/10B21 (C-336)Mr. Color · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Light Blue
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs IJN Gray Green Nakajima (C-56)Mr. Color · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Light Blue

All matches: Light Blue equivalents · Cockpit E.G.“Faded” equivalents