What is the difference between Alga Green and Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”?

ΔE 11 (fair). Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” is noticeably lighter. Swatch colours are estimates.

Alga Green vs Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”

Alga Green

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Standard
Code: AK11152
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #7f9c59 (estimate)

Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.009
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #99b974 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” is noticeably lighter than Alga Green.

Can I use Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” instead of Alga Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” is noticeably lighter than Alga Green.

Can I use Alga Green instead of Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”?

The same difference applies the other way round: Alga Green is noticeably darker.

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 Alga Green on the colour wheel See Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Alga Green

Alga Green vs Bright Green (70.758)Model Color · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”
Alga Green vs Green Sky (70.974)Model Color · ΔE 12, fair
Alga Green vs Pastel Green (70.885)Model Color · ΔE 14, fair

Other AK Interactive paints close to Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”

Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” vs Pastel Green (AK11131)3rd Gen Pastel · ΔE 13, fair
Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” vs Olive Green (AK11147)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 14, fair
Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” vs WWI German Light Green (AK11802)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 16, loose

All matches: Alga Green equivalents · Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” equivalents