Hammerfall Khaki vs Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”

How close are they?

ΔE 17.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Hammerfall Khaki.

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

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Hammerfall Khaki.

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

The same difference applies the other way round: Hammerfall Khaki is a little lighter, 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.