What is the difference between Plague Toad Venom and Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”?

ΔE 27 (loose). Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” is much more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Plague Toad Venom vs Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”

Plague Toad Venom

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Tone Pro
Code: T3
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #8cbf44 (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 26.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” is much more muted than Plague Toad Venom.

Can I use Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” instead of Plague Toad Venom?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 27). Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” is much more muted than Plague Toad Venom.

Can I use Plague Toad Venom instead of Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”?

The same difference applies the other way round: Plague Toad Venom is much more saturated.

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 Plague Toad Venom on the colour wheel See Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Plague Toad Venom

Plague Toad Venom vs Goblin Green (72.030)Game Color · ΔE 8, close · closer than Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”
Plague Toad Venom vs Lime Green (70.827)Model Color · ΔE 18, loose · closer than Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”
Plague Toad Venom vs Sick Green (72.029)Game Color · ΔE 21, loose · closer than Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”

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

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

All matches: Plague Toad Venom equivalents · Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” equivalents