Ice Yellow 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 Ice Yellow.

Can I use Creamy Ivory instead of Ice Yellow?

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 Ice Yellow.

Can I use Ice Yellow instead of Creamy Ivory?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ice Yellow 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.