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

ΔE 17 (loose). Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” is noticeably lighter, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Traitor Green vs Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”

Traitor Green

Brand: Formula P3
Range: Formula P3
Code: 93037
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #778e59 (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 17.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Traitor Green.

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

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Traitor Green.

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

The same difference applies the other way round: Traitor Green is noticeably darker, more muted.

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 Traitor Green on the colour wheel See Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Traitor Green

Traitor Green vs Green Sky (70.974)Model Color · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”
Traitor Green vs Pastel Green (70.885)Model Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”
Traitor Green vs Pale Green (71.095)Model Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”

Other Formula P3 paints close to Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”

Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” vs Thrall Flesh (93071)Formula P3 · ΔE 16, loose · closer than Traitor Green
Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” vs Hammerfall Khaki (93032)Formula P3 · ΔE 18, loose
Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” vs 'Jack Bone (93064)Formula P3 · ΔE 19, loose

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