What is the difference between Surfer Orc Flesh and Cockpit E.G.“Faded”?

ΔE 10 (fair). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Surfer Orc Flesh vs Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Surfer Orc Flesh

Brand: Scale75
Range: Fantasy & Games
Code: SFG22
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #1da88e (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 10.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is more muted than Surfer Orc Flesh.

Can I use Cockpit E.G.“Faded” instead of Surfer Orc Flesh?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is more muted than Surfer Orc Flesh.

Can I use Surfer Orc Flesh instead of Cockpit E.G.“Faded”?

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

Other Vallejo paints close to Surfer Orc Flesh

Surfer Orc Flesh vs Jade Green (72.026)Game Color · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Surfer Orc Flesh vs Foul Green (72.025)Game Color · ΔE 9, close · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Surfer Orc Flesh vs Light Emerald (70.755)Model Color · ΔE 19, loose

Other Scale75 paints close to Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Jade Green (Artist)Scalecolor Artist · ΔE 12, fair
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Caribbean Blue (SC49)Scalecolor · ΔE 14, fair
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Pastel Green (Artist)Scalecolor Artist · ΔE 22, loose

All matches: Surfer Orc Flesh equivalents · Cockpit E.G.“Faded” equivalents