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

ΔE 12 (fair). Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” is more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Kruleboyz Green vs Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”

Kruleboyz Green

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Tone Pro
Code: T5
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #adb071 (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 12.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” is more saturated, cooler than Kruleboyz Green.

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

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” is more saturated, cooler than Kruleboyz Green.

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

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

Other Vallejo paints close to Kruleboyz Green

Kruleboyz Green vs UK BSC (71.288)Model Air · ΔE 9, close · closer than Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”
Kruleboyz Green vs Ivory RLM05 (71.106)Model Air · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”
Kruleboyz Green vs Desert Tan (70.613)Model Air · ΔE 12, fair

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

Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” vs Ogryn CamoColour: Layer · ΔE 12, fair
Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” vs Ogryn CamoColour: Air · ΔE 12, fair
Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” vs Nurgling GreenColour: Dry · ΔE 15, loose

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