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

ΔE 28 (loose). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is much more muted, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Jade Green vs Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Jade Green

Brand: Reaper
Range: Master Series Paints
Code: 09015
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #00a160 (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 27.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is much more muted, cooler than Jade Green.

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

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 28). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is much more muted, cooler than Jade Green.

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

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

Other Vallejo paints close to Jade Green

Jade Green vs Sick Green (72.029)Game Color · ΔE 22, loose · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Jade Green vs Foul Green (72.025)Game Color · ΔE 25, loose · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Jade Green vs Angel Green (72.123)Game Color · ΔE 27, loose · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Other Reaper paints close to Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Seafoam Blue (09195)Master Series Paints · ΔE 8, close · closer than Jade Green
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Scaly Highlight (09186)Master Series Paints · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Jade Green
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Surf Aqua (09078)Master Series Paints · ΔE 17, loose · closer than Jade Green

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