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

ΔE 27 (loose). Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Yellow Sand vs Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”

Yellow Sand

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA47
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #ba9e6a (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 a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Yellow Sand.

Can I use Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” instead of Yellow Sand?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 27). Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Yellow Sand.

Can I use Yellow Sand instead of Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”?

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

Other Vallejo paints close to Yellow Sand

Yellow Sand vs Khaki (72.061)Game Color · ΔE 6, close · closer than Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”
Yellow Sand vs UK Light Stone (71.143)Model Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”
Yellow Sand vs Barbarian Skin (72.071)Game Color · ΔE 7, 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 Yellow Sand
Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” vs Army Green (NA38)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 24, loose · closer than Yellow Sand
Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” vs Snake Fang (NA40)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 26, loose · closer than Yellow Sand

All matches: Yellow Sand equivalents · Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” equivalents