Vanilla vs Bony Spikes

How close are they?

ΔE 11.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Bony Spikes is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Vanilla.

Can I use Bony Spikes instead of Vanilla?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Bony Spikes is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Vanilla.

Can I use Vanilla instead of Bony Spikes?

The same difference applies the other way round: Vanilla is a little lighter, more saturated, 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.