What is the difference between Cockpit Green (IJN) and Cockpit E.G.“Faded”?

ΔE 16 (loose). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is much more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Cockpit Green (IJN) vs Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Cockpit Green (IJN)

Brand: Tamiya
Range: XF Flat Acrylic
Code: XF-71
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #76947a (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 16.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is much more saturated, cooler than Cockpit Green (IJN).

Can I use Cockpit E.G.“Faded” instead of Cockpit Green (IJN)?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is much more saturated, cooler than Cockpit Green (IJN).

Can I use Cockpit Green (IJN) instead of Cockpit E.G.“Faded”?

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

Other Vallejo paints close to Cockpit Green (IJN)

Cockpit Green (IJN) vs Interior Grey Green (71.305)Model Air · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Cockpit Green (IJN) vs IDF/IAF Green (71.126)Model Air · ΔE 6, close · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Cockpit Green (IJN) vs Cement Grey (71.045)Model Air · ΔE 8, close · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

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

Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Cobalt Green (PS-54)PS Spray (polycarbonate) · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Cockpit Green (IJN)
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Flat Green (XF-5)XF Flat Acrylic · ΔE 16, loose
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Dark Green 2 (XF-89)XF Flat Acrylic · ΔE 16, loose

All matches: Cockpit Green (IJN) equivalents · Cockpit E.G.“Faded” equivalents