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

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

Ogryn Camo vs Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”

Ogryn Camo

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #8a9a5a (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 12.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” is noticeably lighter, cooler than Ogryn Camo.

Can I use Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” instead of Ogryn Camo?

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 noticeably lighter, cooler than Ogryn Camo.

Can I use Ogryn Camo instead of Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”?

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

Other Vallejo paints close to Ogryn Camo

Ogryn Camo vs Pastel Green (70.885)Model Color · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”
Ogryn Camo vs Dark Yellow (70.978)Model Color · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”
Ogryn Camo vs Bright Green (70.758)Model Color · 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 Nurgling GreenColour: Dry · ΔE 15, loose
Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” vs Nurgling GreenColour: Layer · ΔE 18, loose

All matches: Ogryn Camo equivalents · Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” equivalents