Plasma Green vs Ivory RLM05

How close are they?

ΔE 11.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Ivory RLM05 is a little lighter, more muted than Plasma Green.

Can I use Ivory RLM05 instead of Plasma Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Ivory RLM05 is a little lighter, more muted than Plasma Green.

Can I use Plasma Green instead of Ivory RLM05?

The same difference applies the other way round: Plasma Green is a little darker, more saturated.

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.