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

ΔE 12 (fair). Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Moldy Skin vs Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”

Moldy Skin

Brand: Reaper
Range: Master Series Paints
Code: 09149
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #a2ac75 (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 11.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Moldy Skin.

Can I use Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” instead of Moldy Skin?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Moldy Skin.

Can I use Moldy Skin instead of Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”?

The same difference applies the other way round: Moldy Skin 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 Moldy Skin on the colour wheel See Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Moldy Skin

Moldy Skin vs UK BSC (71.288)Model Air · ΔE 10, close · closer than Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”
Moldy Skin vs Pastel Green (70.885)Model Color · ΔE 12, fair
Moldy Skin vs Ivory (71.075)Model Air · ΔE 12, fair

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 Moldy Skin
Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” vs Bloodless Skin (09150)Master Series Paints · ΔE 16, loose
Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” vs Lemon Green (09147)Master Series Paints · ΔE 18, loose

All matches: Moldy Skin equivalents · Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” equivalents