What is the difference between Ochre and Ivory?

ΔE 6 (very close). Ivory is a little darker, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Ochre vs Ivory

Ochre

Brand: AMMO by Mig
Range: ATOM
Code: ATOM-20014
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #b8b285 (estimate)

Ivory

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.075
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #b3a57c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.6, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Ivory is a little darker, warmer than Ochre.

Can I use Ivory instead of Ochre?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Ivory is a little darker, warmer than Ochre.

Can I use Ochre instead of Ivory?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ochre 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 Ochre on the colour wheel See Ivory on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Ochre

Ochre vs UK BSC (71.288)Model Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Ivory
Ochre vs IJA Grey Green (71.326)Model Air · ΔE 9, close
Ochre vs Desert Tan (70.613)Model Air · ΔE 9, close

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Ivory

Ivory vs IDF Sand Grey '73 (ATOM-20008)ATOM · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Ochre
Ivory vs Tombstone Yellow (IONIC-0143)IONIC Smart Colors · ΔE 7, close
Ivory vs Wood (ATOM-20004)ATOM · ΔE 7, close

All matches: Ochre equivalents · Ivory equivalents