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

ΔE 13 (fair). Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” is a little darker, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Pastel Green vs Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”

Pastel Green

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Pastel
Code: AK11131
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #9dd29a (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 13.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” is a little darker, warmer than Pastel Green.

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

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” is a little darker, warmer than Pastel Green.

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

The same difference applies the other way round: Pastel Green is a little lighter, cooler.

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

Other Vallejo paints close to Pastel Green

Pastel Green vs Ghost Green (72.121)Game Color · ΔE 18, loose
Pastel Green vs Russ. AF Light Blue (71.342)Model Air · ΔE 23, loose
Pastel Green vs Flanker Light Blue (71.334)Model Air · ΔE 24, loose

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 Pastel Green
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: Pastel Green equivalents · Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” equivalents