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

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

Zombie Rot vs Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”

Zombie Rot

Brand: Two Thin Coats
Range: Triads: midtones
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #b3b87b (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 11.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” is more saturated, cooler than Zombie Rot.

Can I use Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” instead of Zombie Rot?

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 more saturated, cooler than Zombie Rot.

Can I use Zombie Rot instead of Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”?

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

Other Vallejo paints close to Zombie Rot

Zombie Rot vs UK BSC (71.288)Model Air · ΔE 8, close · closer than Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”
Zombie Rot vs Desert Tan (70.613)Model Air · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”
Zombie Rot vs Ivory RLM05 (71.106)Model Air · ΔE 13, fair

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 Zombie Rot
Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” vs Troll Snot GreenTriads: highlights · ΔE 6, close · closer than Zombie Rot
Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” vs Orc HideTriads: shadows · ΔE 14, fair

All matches: Zombie Rot equivalents · Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” equivalents