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

ΔE 26 (loose). Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” is noticeably darker, more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Snake Fang vs Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”

Snake Fang

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA40
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #e9d69d (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 25.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” is noticeably darker, more saturated, cooler than Snake Fang.

Can I use Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” instead of Snake Fang?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 26). Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” is noticeably darker, more saturated, cooler than Snake Fang.

Can I use Snake Fang instead of Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”?

The same difference applies the other way round: Snake Fang is noticeably 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.

See Snake Fang on the colour wheel See Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Snake Fang

Snake Fang vs Ice Yellow (70.858)Model Color · ΔE 8, close · closer than Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”
Snake Fang vs Aged White (71.132)Model Air · ΔE 9, close · closer than Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”
Snake Fang vs Skin Tone (72.099)Game Color · ΔE 9, close · 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 Elven Green (NA37)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 16, loose · closer than Snake Fang
Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” vs Army Green (NA38)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 24, loose · closer than Snake Fang
Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” vs Yellow Sand (NA47)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 27, loose

All matches: Snake Fang equivalents · Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” equivalents