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

ΔE 18 (loose). Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” is noticeably lighter, much more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Lime Green vs Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”

Lime Green

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Standard
Code: AK11137
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #7e9f3d (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 18.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” is noticeably lighter, much more muted than Lime Green.

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

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” is noticeably lighter, much more muted than Lime Green.

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

The same difference applies the other way round: Lime Green is noticeably darker, much 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 Lime Green on the colour wheel See Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Lime Green

Lime Green vs Lime Green (70.827)Model Color · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”
Lime Green vs Goblin Green (72.030)Game Color · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”
Lime Green vs Dark Yellow (70.978)Model Color · ΔE 18, loose · closer than Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”

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

Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” vs Alga Green (AK11152)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Lime Green
Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” vs Pastel Green (AK11131)3rd Gen Pastel · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Lime Green
Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” vs Olive Green (AK11147)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Lime Green

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