Light Imperial Khaki vs Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”

Light Imperial Khaki

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Historical
Code
WP4156P
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#9ba575 (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 14.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” is a little lighter, much more saturated, cooler than Light Imperial Khaki.

Can I use Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” instead of Light Imperial Khaki?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” is a little lighter, much more saturated, cooler than Light Imperial Khaki.

Can I use Light Imperial Khaki instead of Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”?

The same difference applies the other way round: Light Imperial Khaki is a little darker, much more muted, warmer.

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 Light Imperial Khaki on the colour wheel See Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Light Imperial Khaki

Other Army Painter paints close to Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”

All matches: Light Imperial Khaki equivalents · Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” equivalents

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