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

ΔE 8 (close). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is more saturated, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Seafoam Blue vs Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Seafoam Blue

Brand: Reaper
Range: Master Series Paints
Code: 09195
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #519c91 (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 8.2, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is more saturated, warmer than Seafoam Blue.

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

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is more saturated, warmer than Seafoam Blue.

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

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

Other Vallejo paints close to Seafoam Blue

Seafoam Blue vs A-28M Greyish Blue (71.319)Model Air · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Seafoam Blue vs Medium Grey Blue (70.772)Model Color · ΔE 8, close · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Seafoam Blue vs Light Emerald (70.755)Model Color · ΔE 10, fair

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

Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Scaly Highlight (09186)Master Series Paints · ΔE 11, fair
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Surf Aqua (09078)Master Series Paints · ΔE 17, loose
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Grass Green (09014)Master Series Paints · ΔE 18, loose

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