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

ΔE 14 (fair). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is noticeably lighter, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Jade Green vs Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Jade Green

Brand: Two Thin Coats
Range: Triads: midtones
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #317867 (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 14.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Jade Green.

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

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Cockpit E.G.“Faded” is noticeably lighter, more saturated 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 noticeably darker, more muted.

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 Light Emerald (70.755)Model Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Jade Green vs Light Green RLM25 (71.267)Model Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”
Jade Green vs Park Green Flat (70.969)Model Color · ΔE 8, close · closer than Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Other Two Thin Coats paints close to Cockpit E.G.“Faded”

Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Mythic TurquoiseTriads: highlights · ΔE 15, fair
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Ghoul GreenTriads: highlights · ΔE 16, loose
Cockpit E.G.“Faded” vs Antiquity GreenTriads: midtones · ΔE 16, loose

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