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

ΔE 17 (loose). Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” is a little darker, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Elixir Green vs Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”

Elixir Green

Brand: Two Thin Coats
Range: Brights
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #7ec992 (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 16.9, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” is a little darker, warmer than Elixir Green.

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

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” is a little darker, warmer than Elixir Green.

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

The same difference applies the other way round: Elixir Green is a little lighter, cooler.

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 Elixir Green on the colour wheel See Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Elixir Green

Elixir Green vs Foul Green (72.025)Game Color · ΔE 18, loose
Elixir Green vs Ghost Green (72.121)Game Color · ΔE 22, loose
Elixir Green vs Cockpit E.G.“Faded” (71.331)Model Air · ΔE 23, loose

Other Two Thin Coats paints close to Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”

Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” vs Goblinoid GreenTriads: midtones · ΔE 6, close · closer than Elixir Green
Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” vs Troll Snot GreenTriads: highlights · ΔE 6, close · closer than Elixir Green
Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” vs Zombie RotTriads: midtones · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Elixir Green

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