Arid Earth vs Creamy Ivory

How close are they?

ΔE 10.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Creamy Ivory is noticeably darker than Arid Earth.

Can I use Creamy Ivory instead of Arid Earth?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Creamy Ivory is noticeably darker than Arid Earth.

Can I use Arid Earth instead of Creamy Ivory?

The same difference applies the other way round: Arid Earth is noticeably lighter.

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.