What is the difference between Ivory and Wraithbone?

ΔE 15 (fair). Wraithbone is noticeably darker, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Ivory vs Wraithbone

Ivory

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Standard
Code: AK11004
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #ede9c0 (estimate)

Wraithbone

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Base
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #c8c0a0 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Wraithbone is noticeably darker, warmer than Ivory.

Can I use Wraithbone instead of Ivory?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Wraithbone is noticeably darker, warmer than Ivory.

Can I use Ivory instead of Wraithbone?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ivory is noticeably 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 Ivory on the colour wheel See Wraithbone on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Ivory

Ivory vs Screaming SkullColour: Layer · ΔE 9, close · closer than Wraithbone
Ivory vs Tyrant SkullColour: Dry · ΔE 9, close · closer than Wraithbone
Ivory vs Terminatus StoneColour: Dry · ΔE 15, fair

Other AK Interactive paints close to Wraithbone

Wraithbone vs RLM 76 Late War Variation (AK11829)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Ivory
Wraithbone vs Rock Grey (AK11007)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 6, close · closer than Ivory
Wraithbone vs Silver Grey (AK11006)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 6, close · closer than Ivory

All matches: Ivory equivalents · Wraithbone equivalents