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

ΔE 16 (loose). Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” is a little lighter, much more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Elven Green vs Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”

Elven Green

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA37
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #7da949 (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 16.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” is a little lighter, much more muted than Elven Green.

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

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” is a little lighter, much more muted than Elven Green.

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

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

Other Vallejo paints close to Elven Green

Elven Green vs Lime Green (70.827)Model Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”
Elven Green vs Goblin Green (72.030)Game Color · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”
Elven Green vs Sick Green (72.029)Game Color · ΔE 16, loose · closer than Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”

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

Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” vs Army Green (NA38)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 24, loose
Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” vs Snake Fang (NA40)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 26, loose
Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” vs Yellow Sand (NA47)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 27, loose

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