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

ΔE 8 (close). Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” is a little lighter, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Pacific Green vs Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”

Pacific Green

Brand: AMMO by Mig
Range: Acrylic Colors for Figures
Code: AMMO.F-544
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #8ca569 (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 8.4, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” is a little lighter, more saturated than Pacific Green.

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

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” is a little lighter, more saturated than Pacific Green.

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

The same difference applies the other way round: Pacific Green is a little 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 Pacific Green on the colour wheel See Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Pacific Green

Pacific Green vs Pastel Green (70.885)Model Color · ΔE 12, fair
Pacific Green vs Green Sky (70.974)Model Color · ΔE 12, fair
Pacific Green vs Bright Green (70.758)Model Color · ΔE 14, fair

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”

Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” vs Stone Green (IONIC-0134)IONIC Smart Colors · ΔE 7, close · closer than Pacific Green
Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” vs Duck Egg Green (ATOM-20086)ATOM · ΔE 7, close · closer than Pacific Green
Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” vs Light Khaki Green (A.MIG-0634)Dio Drybrush · ΔE 10, fair

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