Ivory White vs Deck Grey

Ivory White

Brand
Army Painter
Range
John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code
Vol. 1
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#fce2bd (estimate)

Deck Grey

Brand
Green Stuff World
Range
Acrylic Colors
Code
1885
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#d9c1a3 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Deck Grey is noticeably darker than Ivory White.

Can I use Deck Grey instead of Ivory White?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Deck Grey is noticeably darker than Ivory White.

Can I use Ivory White instead of Deck Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ivory White 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.

See Ivory White on the colour wheel See Deck Grey on the colour wheel

Other Green Stuff World paints close to Ivory White

Other Army Painter paints close to Deck Grey

All matches: Ivory White equivalents · Deck Grey equivalents

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