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

ΔE 18 (loose). Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” is a little darker, much more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Lemon Green vs Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”

Lemon Green

Brand: Reaper
Range: Master Series Paints
Code: 09147
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #aad36c (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 18.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” is a little darker, much more muted than Lemon Green.

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

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

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

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

Other Vallejo paints close to Lemon Green

Lemon Green vs Goblin Green (72.030)Game Color · ΔE 18, loose · closer than Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”
Lemon Green vs Lime Green (70.827)Model Color · ΔE 22, loose
Lemon Green vs Toxic Yellow (72.109)Game Color · ΔE 22, loose

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

Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” vs Mist Green (09168)Master Series Paints · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Lemon Green
Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” vs Moldy Skin (09149)Master Series Paints · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Lemon Green
Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” vs Bloodless Skin (09150)Master Series Paints · ΔE 16, loose · closer than Lemon Green

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