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

ΔE 14 (fair). Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Orc Hide vs Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”

Orc Hide

Brand: Two Thin Coats
Range: Triads: shadows
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #7b9c6b (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 14.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer than Orc Hide.

Can I use Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” instead of Orc Hide?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer than Orc Hide.

Can I use Orc Hide instead of Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”?

The same difference applies the other way round: Orc Hide is noticeably darker, more muted, 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 Orc Hide on the colour wheel See Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Orc Hide

Orc Hide vs Green Sky (70.974)Model Color · ΔE 6, close · closer than Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”
Orc Hide vs Pastel Green (70.885)Model Color · ΔE 9, close · closer than Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”
Orc Hide vs Pale Green (71.095)Model Air · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”

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

All matches: Orc Hide equivalents · Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” equivalents